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JLPT N4 · Family & pets

親

おや

parent

Stroke order of 親

親 is written with 16 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

A parent 立 stands on a 木 tree to 見 see if their child is coming home.

Parts: 立 stand + 木 tree + 見 see

Example sentence

親に手紙を書きました。

おやにてがみをかきました。

I wrote a letter to my parents.

Words with 親

More words: Family & pets

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