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N5 · 6 strokes · — · Irodori #133 · Elementary 1 L4
毎
every
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Readings
- On’yomi
- マイ
- Kun’yomi
- -ごと・に、ごと
Example words
毎
まい
every (usu. with events, e.g. every weekend); each
毎
ごと
each; every
毎日
まいにち
every day; daily
毎朝
まいあさ
every morning
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 6-stroke character meaning "every" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "every" (毎) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
毎日 (まいにち) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 毎日 (まいにち) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: -ごと・に、ごと — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: マイ — common in compound words (熟語).