徳 kanji: meaning “benevolence”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N114 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- benevolence
- On'yomi
- トク
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 徳
A person (亻) takes a step (彳) to help, with ten (十) watchful eyes and a big heart (心), out of pure benevolence.
How to write 徳: stroke order
徳 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 徳
- 道徳どうとくmorals
- 悪徳あくとくvice
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