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炊 kanji: meaning “cook”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
cook
On'yomi
スイ
Kun'yomi
た・く

Picture story to remember 炊

Yawning from a lack (欠) of sleep, you stoke the fire (火) and cook breakfast.

Parts in this story:欠, 火

How to write 炊: stroke order

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

Words that use 炊

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Kanji that share parts with 炊.