若 kanji: meaning “young”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N38 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- young
- On'yomi
- ジャク、ニャク、ニャ
- Kun'yomi
- わか・い、も・しくわ、も・し、も・しくは
Picture story to remember 若
A shy young man holds a flower (艹) in his right hand and opens his mouth (口) to speak; he is so young.
How to write 若: stroke order
若 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 若
- 老若ろうにゃくyoung and old
- 若しもしif
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 若 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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