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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #374 · Elementary 2 L12
重
-fold, esteem, heap up, heavy, important, nest of boxes, pile up, respect
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ジュウ、チョウ
- Kun’yomi
- え、おも、おも・い、おも・なう、おも・り、かさ・なる、かさ・ねる
Example words
重
え
-fold
重
ジュウ
Typical reading practice — -fold
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 9-stroke character meaning "-fold" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "-fold" (重) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
重い (おもい) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 重い (おもい) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: え、おも、おも・い、おも・なう、おも・り、かさ・なる、かさ・ねる — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ジュウ、チョウ — common in compound words (熟語).