磨 kanji: meaning “grind”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N216 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- grind
- On'yomi
- マ
- Kun'yomi
- みが・く、す・る
Picture story to remember 磨
Use a heavy stone (石) to grind the hemp (麻) into fine powder.
How to write 磨: stroke order
磨 is written with 16 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 磨
- 達磨だるまdaruma
- 磨くみがくto polish
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