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N4 · 3 strokes · 36. 夕 evening · Irodori #109 · Elementary 1 L2
夕
evening
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Readings
- On’yomi
- セキ
- Kun’yomi
- ゆう
Example words
夕
ゆう
evening
夕
セキ
Typical reading practice — evening
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A compact 3-stroke character meaning "evening" — trace the strokes while picturing the concept.
Components
This character is itself a fundamental radical — a building block you'll see inside many other kanji.
Anchor word
夕方 (ゆうがた) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 夕方 (ゆうがた) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: ゆう — often used in native Japanese words (like 夕方). On'yomi: セキ — common in compound words (熟語).