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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #367 · Elementary 2 L12
品
article, counter for meal courses, dignity, goods, refinement
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ヒン、ホン
- Kun’yomi
- しな
Example words
品
しな
article; item
品
ひん
elegance; grace
品
ほん
court rank
品物
しなもの
article; item
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 9-stroke character meaning "article" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "article" (品) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
商品 (しょうひん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 商品 (しょうひん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: しな — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ヒン、ホン — common in compound words (熟語).