Kanji

What does the kanji 像 mean?

像 means image, statue. On'yomi ゾウ.

Quick facts
On'yomiゾウ
Strokes14
Main radical人
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ゾウ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

image, statue

Memory hook

A person (亻) beside an elephant (象), making a likeness of it — IMAGE, STATUE.

Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Common words

  • 像ぞうstatue, image
  • 想像そうぞうimagination

More words with this kanji

  • 仏像ぶつぞうBuddha statue
  • 映像えいぞうimage, footage, video; mental picture
  • 現像げんぞうdeveloping (film), processing

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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