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冬 kanji: meaning “winter”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N45 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
winter
On'yomi
トウ
Kun'yomi
ふゆ

Picture story to remember 冬

In winter I always slip on ice (冫) with my walking legs (夂).

How to write 冬: stroke order

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

Words that use 冬

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Kanji that share parts with 冬.