忌 kanji: meaning “mourning”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N17 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- mourning
- On'yomi
- キ
- Kun'yomi
- い・む、い・み、い・まわしい
Picture story to remember 忌
In mourning, the thought of your own self (己) sits heavy in your heart (心), coiled like a snake.
How to write 忌: stroke order
忌 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 忌
- 回忌かいきdeath anniversary
- 忌避きひevasion
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