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帽 kanji: meaning “cap”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N212 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
cap
On'yomi
ボウ、モウ
Kun'yomi
ずきん、おお・う

Picture story to remember 帽

To shield your eyes (目) from the sun (日), wrap a towel (巾) into a cap.

Parts in this story:目, 日, 巾

How to write 帽: stroke order

帽 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 帽

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Kanji that share parts with 帽.