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Kanji dictionary: 縫 (sew)
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縫
Sew
This kanji has
16
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 8
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
sew, stitch, embroider
On reading:
ホウ
hō
Kun reading:
ぬ-う
nu-u
Use examples
裁縫
さいほう
sewing, needlework, tailoring
熊の縫いぐるみ
くまのぬいぐるみ
a teddy bear
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