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般 kanji: meaning “carrier”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N210 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
carrier
On'yomi
ハン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 般

A boat (舟) works as a carrier, hauling loads back and forth across the water.

Parts in this story:舟

How to write 般: stroke order

般 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 般

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Kanji that share parts with 般.