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N5 · 4 strokes · — · Irodori #186 · Elementary 1 L10
午
11AM-1PM, noon, seventh sign of Chinese zodiac, sign of the horse
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ゴ
- Kun’yomi
- うま
Example words
午
うま
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac)
午後
ごご
afternoon; p.m.
午前
ごぜん
morning; a.m.
午前中
ごぜんちゅう
in the morning; during the morning
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A compact 4-stroke character meaning "11AM-1PM" — trace the strokes while picturing the concept.
Components
Remember "11AM-1PM" (午) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
午前 (ごぜん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 午前 (ごぜん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: うま — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ゴ — common in compound words (熟語).