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N4 · 9 strokes · 180. 韭 leek · Irodori #112 · Elementary 1 L2
音
noise, sound
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Readings
- On’yomi
- -ノン、イン、オン
- Kun’yomi
- おと、ね
Example words
音
おと
noise
音
-ノン
Typical reading practice — noise
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
Contains the "韭" component — use it as a visual anchor for "noise."
Components
Contains the 180. 韭 leek component — use "韭" as a clue to remember "noise" for 音.
Anchor word
音楽 (おんがく) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 音楽 (おんがく) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: おと、ね — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: -ノン、イン、オン — common in compound words (熟語).