Kanji
What does the kanji 麻 mean?
麻 means hemp, flax; numb. On'yomi マ、マア. Kun'yomi あさ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | マ、マア |
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| Kun'yomi | あさ |
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| Strokes | 11 |
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| Main radical | 麻 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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麻On'yomi マ、マアKun'yomi あさN1 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes
hemp, flax; numb
Memory hook
Under the workshop roof (广), the stems (木) stripped and hung to dry — HEMP, FLAX, NUMB.
Stroke order · 11 strokes
Common words
- 麻あさhemp, flax
- 麻痺まひnumbness, paralysis; a state of standstill
- 麻酔ますいanesthesia, anesthetic
