状 kanji: meaning “status quo”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N37 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- status quo
- On'yomi
- ジョウ
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 状
A large (大) dog sleeps on its plank bed and never moves: it is the status quo.
Parts in this story:大
How to write 状: stroke order
状 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 状
- 状態じょうたいstate
- 状況じょうきょうstate of affairs
Practice this kanji in the app
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