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羨 kanji: meaning “envious”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N113 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
envious
On'yomi
セン、エン
Kun'yomi
うらや・む、あまり

Picture story to remember 羨

A thirsty sheep (羊) that always lacks (欠) water (氵) watches its neighbors drink and grows envious.

Parts in this story:羊, 欠

How to write 羨: stroke order

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

Words that use 羨

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Kanji that share parts with 羨.