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N4 · 5 strokes · — · Irodori #332 · Elementary 2 L7
以
because, by means of, compared with, in view of
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Readings
- On’yomi
- イ
- Kun’yomi
- もっ・て
Example words
以
もっ・て
because
以
イ
Typical reading practice — because
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 5-stroke character meaning "because" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "because" (以) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
～以上 (～いじょう) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in ～以上 (～いじょう) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: もっ・て — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: イ — common in compound words (熟語).