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N4 · 11 strokes · — · Irodori #114 · Elementary 1 L2
習
learn
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シュウ、ジュ
- Kun’yomi
- なら・い、なら・う
Example words
習う
ならう
to take lessons in; to be taught
習慣
しゅうかん
habit
習得
しゅうとく
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
習性
しゅうせい
habit
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 11-stroke character meaning "learn" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "learn" (習) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
習う (ならう) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 習う (ならう) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: なら・い、なら・う — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: シュウ、ジュ — common in compound words (熟語).