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亜

亜·sub-, Asia

On-yomi
ア
Kun-yomi
none

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Stroke order

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

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

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
亜熱帯あねったいsubtropics
亜鉛あえんzinc
亜流ありゅうimitator, second-rater
東亜とうあEast Asia

Example sentences

  1. 沖縄は亜熱帯の気候だ。

    おきなわはあねったいのきこうだ。

    Okinawa has a subtropical climate.

  2. 亜鉛はサプリメントにも使われている。

    あえんはサプリメントにもつかわれている。

    Zinc is also used in supplements.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • 亜 for 'Asia' survives only in older words such as 東亜 and 亜細亜

Memory aid

Picture it

A squat symmetrical frame tucked under the top line — sitting just below, which is what the prefix 亜- means.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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