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JLPT N1 · 4 strokes

The kanji 匁 — “monme (unit of weight)”

匁 means monme (unit of weight) and is a JLPT N1 kanji. It has 4 strokes and uses the wrapped radical (勹).

Stroke order · 4 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): —
Kun'yomi (訓読み): もんめ、め
Radical: 勹 · wrapped
Strokes: 4

How to remember 匁

An old Japanese weight unit (3.75 grams) — still used today in the pearl trade. A kanji unique to Japan.

Example words with 匁

Kun'yomi readings

匁もんめmonme (3.75 grams)

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