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彼 kanji: meaning “he”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N38 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
he
On'yomi
ヒ
Kun'yomi
かれ、かの、か・の

Picture story to remember 彼

He takes one step (彳) after another to carry home the pelt (皮).

Parts in this story:皮

How to write 彼: stroke order

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

Words that use 彼

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Kanji that share parts with 彼.