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釈 kanji: meaning “interpretation”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N111 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
interpretation
On'yomi
シャク、セキ
Kun'yomi
とく、す・てる、ゆる・す

Picture story to remember 釈

A sage lays a shaku (尺) ruler beside scattered rice (米) and gives his interpretation.

Parts in this story:尺, 米

How to write 釈: stroke order

釈 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 釈

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Kanji that share parts with 釈.