Kanji: 以 by means of; because; since

JLPT N4 | 5 Strokes

Kanji Parts: 

• 𠄌 hook
• 丶 dot
• 人 person

Mnemonic Story: 

By means of a hook 𠄌 and a drop 丶 of sweat, a person 人 can learn this kanji.

Stroke Order:

Examples:

• 以上【いじょう】 more than; and over; that's all
• 以内【いない】 within; inside of; less than
• 以外【いがい】 with the exception of; excepting; exclusing

 私(わたし)の説明(せつめい)は、以上(いじょう)です。

That's all I have to say.
(This could also mean, "The explanation is above")

• 私の my
• 説明 explanation
• 以上 that is all; above-mentioned
•  です is