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肌 kanji: meaning “texture”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N26 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
texture
On'yomi
キ
Kun'yomi
はだ

Picture story to remember 肌

Cold wind (几) on flesh (月) raises the skin's goosebump texture.

Parts in this story:月

How to write 肌: stroke order

肌 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 肌

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Kanji that share parts with 肌.