渇 kanji: meaning “thirst”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N111 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- thirst
- On'yomi
- カツ
- Kun'yomi
- かわ・く
Picture story to remember 渇
Under the hot sun (日) you drink all your water (氵) and still feel thirst.
Parts in this story:日
How to write 渇: stroke order
渇 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 渇
- 渇望かつぼうcraving
- 渇くかわくto be thirsty
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