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哺 kanji: meaning “suckle”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N110 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
suckle
On'yomi
ホ
Kun'yomi
はぐく・む、ふく・む

Picture story to remember 哺

A hungry baby's mouth (口) will utilize (用) every drop (丶) of milk to suckle.

Parts in this story:口, 用

How to write 哺: stroke order

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

Words that use 哺

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Kanji that share parts with 哺.