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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #272 · Elementary 1 L18

思

think

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Readings

On’yomi
シ
Kun’yomi
おぼ・す、おも・う、おもえら・く

Example words

  • 思う

    おもう

    to think; to consider

  • 思い出す

    おもいだす

    to recall; to remember

  • 思考

    しこう

    thought; consideration

  • 思想

    しそう

    thought; idea

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A 9-stroke character meaning "think" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.

🧩Components

Remember "think" (思) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.

📖Anchor word

思う (おもう) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in 思う (おもう) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: おぼ・す、おも・う、おもえら・く — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: シ — common in compound words (熟語).