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個 kanji: meaning “individual”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N210 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
individual
On'yomi
コ、カ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 個

A person (亻) who can harden (固) their will against pressure stands out as an individual.

Parts in this story:固

How to write 個: stroke order

個 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 個

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Kanji that share parts with 個.