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畏 kanji: meaning “apprehensive”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N19 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
apprehensive
On'yomi
イ
Kun'yomi
おそ・れる、かしこま・る、かしこ、かしこ・し

Picture story to remember 畏

At the edge of the rice field (田), you grow apprehensive about losing your one 一 precious hairpin.

Parts in this story:田, 一

How to write 畏: stroke order

畏 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 畏

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Kanji that share parts with 畏.