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Kanji Guide

加 kanji: meaning “add”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N35 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
add
On'yomi
カ
Kun'yomi
くわ・える、くわ・わる

Picture story to remember 加

Want to add some power (力)? Open your mouth (口) and eat more.

Parts in this story:力, 口

How to write 加: stroke order

加 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 加

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 加.