How to Write 丁 (street, ward, town, counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something, even number) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 2-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 丁 (“street, ward, town, counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something, even number”), indexed under the 一 (いち (one)) radical. Practice 丁 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 丁 (ひのと (hinoto) — street).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (丁)
Primary Radical (部首): 一 — いち (one)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 一
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ, テイ, チン, トウ, チ) when 丁 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ひのと) when 丁 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (2画): With only 2 strokes, 丁 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 一 (いち (one)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 一 (いち (one))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 2 strokes under radical 一.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 丁
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 丁 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 丁 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 丁 ("street, ward, town, counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something, even number") is written with 2 strokes (2画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 一 (いち (one)) radical. With only 2 strokes, 丁 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 一 (いち (one)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 丁?
For 丁 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is チョウ, テイ, チン, トウ, チ and the Kunyomi is ひのと. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ, テイ, チン, トウ, チ) when 丁 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ひのと) when 丁 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 丁 includes 丁 (ひのと (hinoto) — street).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 丁 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 2 strokes of 丁 (street, ward, town, counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something, even number), start with the 一 (いち (one)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 丁 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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