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布 kanji: meaning “linen”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N25 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
linen
On'yomi
フ、ホ
Kun'yomi
ぬの、し・く、きれ

Picture story to remember 布

A plain towel (巾) woven from thick linen is folded over the shelf.

Parts in this story:巾

How to write 布: stroke order

布 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 布

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 布.