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醒 kanji: meaning “awakening”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N116 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
awakening
On'yomi
セイ
Kun'yomi
さ・ます、さ・める

Picture story to remember 醒

The last star (星) fades as the sun (日) rises for a gentle awakening.

Parts in this story:星, 日

How to write 醒: stroke order

醒 is written with 16 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 醒

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Kanji that share parts with 醒.