応 kanji: meaning “apply”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N17 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- apply
- On'yomi
- オウ、ヨウ
- Kun'yomi
- あた・る、まさに、こた・える
Picture story to remember 応
Deep in a cave (广), a caveman with a brave heart (心) rises to apply all his strength.
Parts in this story:心
How to write 応: stroke order
応 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 応
- 応援おうえんaid
- 応えるこたえるto respond
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 応 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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