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抱 kanji: meaning “embrace”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N38 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
embrace
On'yomi
ホウ
Kun'yomi
だ・く、いだ・く、かか・える

Picture story to remember 抱

My hands (扌) wrap tightly around my little sister in a warm embrace.

How to write 抱: stroke order

抱 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 抱

Practice this kanji in the app

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Kanji that share parts with 抱.