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馬 kanji: meaning “horse”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N310 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
horse
On'yomi
バ、メ、マ
Kun'yomi
うま、ま

Picture story to remember 馬

A horse tosses its long mane on top while its four legs (灬) gallop below.

How to write 馬: stroke order

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

Words that use 馬

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Kanji that share parts with 馬.