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N4 · 10 strokes · — · Irodori #322 · Elementary 2 L6
席
mat, occasion, place, seat
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Readings
- On’yomi
- セキ
- Kun’yomi
- むしろ
Example words
席
せき
seat
席
むしろ
mat
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 10-stroke character meaning "mat" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "mat" (席) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
指定席 (していせき) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 指定席 (していせき) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: むしろ — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: セキ — common in compound words (熟語).