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N4 · 8 strokes · — · Irodori #293 · Elementary 2 L3
注
annotate, comment, concentrate on, flow into, irrigate, notes, pour, shed (tears)
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Readings
- On’yomi
- チュウ
- Kun’yomi
- さ・す、そそ・ぐ、つ・ぐ
Example words
注
さ・す
annotate
注
チュウ
Typical reading practice — annotate
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 8-stroke character meaning "annotate" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "annotate" (注) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
注文 (ちゅうもん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 注文 (ちゅうもん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: さ・す、そそ・ぐ、つ・ぐ — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: チュウ — common in compound words (熟語).