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匂 kanji: meaning “aroma”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
aroma
On'yomi
none
Kun'yomi
にお・う、にお・い、にお・わせる

Picture story to remember 匂

Wrap a napkin around a spoon (匕) of hot soup to trap its lovely aroma.

How to write 匂: stroke order

匂 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 匂

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 匂 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 匂.