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演 kanji: meaning “performance”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N314 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
performance
On'yomi
エン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 演

Water (氵) sprays up under the stage roof (宀) and shapes a tiger in the air for a thrilling performance.

How to write 演: stroke order

演 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 演

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Kanji that share parts with 演.