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往 kanji: meaning “journey”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
journey
On'yomi
オウ
Kun'yomi
い・く、いにしえ、さき・に、ゆ・く

Picture story to remember 往

A person (亻) takes a step (彳) on the long journey to see his lord.

How to write 往: stroke order

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

Words that use 往

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 往.