堅 kanji: meaning “strict”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N112 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- strict
- On'yomi
- ケン
- Kun'yomi
- かた・い
Picture story to remember 堅
The retainer is very strict and scolds the princess for tracking in soil (土).
Parts in this story:土
How to write 堅: stroke order
堅 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 堅
- 堅実けんじつsteady
- 中堅ちゅうけんnucleus
Practice this kanji in the app
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