How to Write 乃 (from, possessive particle, whereupon, accordingly) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 2-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 乃 (“from, possessive particle, whereupon, accordingly”), indexed under the 丿 (の (slash)) radical. Practice 乃 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 乃 (の (no) — from), 乃ち (すなわち (sunawachi) — from).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (乃)
Primary Radical (部首): 丿 — の (slash)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 丿
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ナイ, ダイ, ノ, アイ) when 乃 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (の, すなわ.ち, なんじ) when 乃 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (2画): With only 2 strokes, 乃 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 丿 (の (slash)) 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: 丿 (の (slash))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 2 strokes under radical 丿.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 乃
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 乃 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 乃 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 乃 ("from, possessive particle, whereupon, accordingly") is written with 2 strokes (2画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 丿 (の (slash)) radical. With only 2 strokes, 乃 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 丿 (の (slash)) 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 乃?
For 乃 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ナイ, ダイ, ノ, アイ and the Kunyomi is の, すなわ.ち, なんじ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ナイ, ダイ, ノ, アイ) when 乃 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (の, すなわ.ち, なんじ) when 乃 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 乃 includes 乃 (の (no) — from), 乃ち (すなわち (sunawachi) — from).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 乃 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 2 strokes of 乃 (from, possessive particle, whereupon, accordingly), start with the 丿 (の (slash)) 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 乃 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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