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Official Standard Japanese Character Profile
る
/ru/
Script: HiraganaClass: GOJUONRow: R1 Stroke
Visual Mnemonic & Memory Aid
“A route that has a loop at the bottom.”
Tip: Associate the shape with this visual image in your mind to recall it in less than 0.5s during drills.
Vocabulary Example
るす (rusu)
Meaning: Away from home
Standard Ministry of Education phonetic syllabus
Frequently Confused Lookalikes
Learners often confuse る with the following characters. Compare their nuances:
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