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武 kanji: meaning “warrior”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N28 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
warrior
On'yomi
ブ、ム
Kun'yomi
たけ、たけ・し

Picture story to remember 武

The warrior raises one 一 arrow to stop (止) the invaders.

Parts in this story:一, 止

How to write 武: stroke order

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

Words that use 武

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Kanji that share parts with 武.