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草 kanji: meaning “grass”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N39 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
grass
On'yomi
ソウ
Kun'yomi
くさ

Picture story to remember 草

Early in the morning, the sun (日) rises over ten (十) bright blades of grass (艹).

Parts in this story:日, 十

How to write 草: stroke order

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

Words that use 草

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 草 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 草.