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及 kanji: meaning “reach out”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N13 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
reach out
On'yomi
キュウ
Kun'yomi
およ・ぶ、およ・び、および、およ・ぼす

Picture story to remember 及

One long stroke stretches your hand out farther, so you can reach out to a friend.

How to write 及: stroke order

及 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 及

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 及 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 及.