上 kanji: meaning “above”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N53 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- above
- On'yomi
- ジョウ、ショウ、シャン
- Kun'yomi
- うえ、あ・がる、のぼ・る、かみ
Picture story to remember 上
A magic wand stands on the floor with its star held above.
Parts in this story:一
How to write 上: stroke order
上 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 上
- 上級じょうきゅうadvanced level
- 上うえabove, up
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