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魅

魅·fascinate

On-yomi
ミ
Kun-yomi
none

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

15 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
魅力みりょくcharm
魅了みりょうfascination
魅惑みわくfascination, allure
魅力的みりょくてきattractive, charming

Example sentences

  1. この町には古い建物の魅力がある。

    このまちにはふるいたてもののみりょくがある。

    This town has the charm of its old buildings.

  2. 彼女の歌声は聴衆を魅了した。

    かのじょのうたごえはちょうしゅうをみりょうした。

    Her singing captivated the audience.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Reading 魅力 as びりょく — it is みりょく

Memory aid

Picture it

A spirit 鬼 plus 未 (not yet): something bewitches you before you even notice — charm.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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