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記 kanji: meaning “scribe”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N310 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
scribe
On'yomi
キ
Kun'yomi
しる・す

Picture story to remember 記

A scribe writes down every word (言) you say about your own self (己).

Parts in this story:言, 己

How to write 記: stroke order

記 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 記

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Kanji that share parts with 記.