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十

じゅう

ten

Mnemonic

Two strokes crossing, every direction covered. The count is closed. Ten fingers come off the tally and wrap round one glass of juice: じゅう.

Worth knowing

Squeezes to じゅっ or じっ in front of counters: 十分 じゅっぷん.

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Two strokes crossing. Every direction covered, the count closed.

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