Kanji

What does the kanji 装 mean?

装 means attire; equipping, disguise. On'yomi ソウ、ショウ. Kun'yomi よそお.う、よそお.い.

Quick facts
On'yomiソウ、ショウ
Kun'yomiよそお.う、よそお.い
Strokes12
Main radical衣
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ソウ、ショウKun'yomi よそお.う、よそお.い
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

attire; equipping, disguise

Memory hook

A strong person (壮) putting on a garment (衣) — OUTFIT, EQUIP, DISGUISE.

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 包装ほうそうpackaging, wrapping
  • 服装ふくそうclothing, attire
  • 衣装いしょうcostume, outfit (for a performance)
  • 装置そうちdevice, apparatus

More words with this kanji

  • 武装ぶそうarmament, being armed
  • 舗装ほそうpaving, pavement
  • 装備そうびequipment, gear
  • 装飾そうしょくdecoration, ornamentation
  • 盛装せいそうdressing formally, in full dress

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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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