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N4 · 10 strokes · — · Irodori #371 · Elementary 2 L12
消
blow out, cancel, extinguish, neutralize, turn off
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ショウ
- Kun’yomi
- き・える、け・す
Example words
消しゴム
けしゴム
eraser
取消
とりけし
cancel
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 10-stroke character meaning "blow out" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "blow out" (消) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
消費税 (しょうひぜい) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 消費税 (しょうひぜい) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: き・える、け・す — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ショウ — common in compound words (熟語).