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Picture story for the kanji 注, meaning pour

注 kanji: meaning “pour”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N48 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
pour
On'yomi
チュウ
Kun'yomi
そそ・ぐ、さ・す、つ・ぐ

Picture story to remember 注

An idiot tries to put out a candle. He sees a glass of water (氵) and pours it onto the candlestick. Water spills everywhere.

How to write 注: stroke order

注 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 注

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Kanji that share parts with 注.