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益 kanji: meaning “benefit”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N110 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
benefit
On'yomi
エキ、ヤク
Kun'yomi
ま・す

Picture story to remember 益

Eight (八) shiny coins heaped on a dish (皿) are a welcome benefit.

Parts in this story:八, 皿

How to write 益: stroke order

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

Words that use 益

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Kanji that share parts with 益.