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体 kanji: meaning “body”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N47 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
body
On'yomi
タイ、テイ
Kun'yomi
からだ、かたち

Picture story to remember 体

An anatomy book (本) shows how a person (亻) is put together: the whole body.

Parts in this story:本

How to write 体: stroke order

体 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 体

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 体.