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麺 kanji: meaning “noodles”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N116 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
noodles
On'yomi
メン、ベン
Kun'yomi
むぎこ

Picture story to remember 麺

You put on a mask (面) before slurping barley (麦) noodles so they don't splash your face.

Parts in this story:面, 麦

How to write 麺: stroke order

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

Words that use 麺

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