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司 kanji: meaning “director”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N15 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
director
On'yomi
シ
Kun'yomi
つかさど・る

Picture story to remember 司

The director raises one 一 hand, opens his mouth (口) and calls out the orders.

Parts in this story:一, 口

How to write 司: stroke order

司 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 司

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Kanji that share parts with 司.