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.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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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