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N4 · 11 strokes · — · Irodori #402 · Elementary 2 L15
捨
abandon, discard, reject, resign, sacrifice, throw away
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シャ
- Kun’yomi
- す・てる
Example words
捨てて（ください）
すてて（ください）
(Please) throw it away.
捨
す・てる
abandon
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 11-stroke character meaning "abandon" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "abandon" (捨) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
捨てる (すてる) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 捨てる (すてる) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: す・てる — often used in native Japanese words (like 捨てる). On'yomi: シャ — common in compound words (熟語).