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暗 kanji: meaning “darkness”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N313 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
darkness
On'yomi
アン
Kun'yomi
くら・い、くら・む、くれ・る

Picture story to remember 暗

When the sun (日) sets, the sound (音) of the bell dies away into darkness.

Parts in this story:日, 音

How to write 暗: stroke order

暗 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 暗

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 暗.