How to Write 乗 (ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 乗 (“ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles”), indexed under the 丿 (の (slash)) radical. Practice 乗 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 乗る (のる (noru) — ride), 乗り (のり (nori) — ride).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (乗)
Primary Radical (部首): 丿 — の (slash)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 丿
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジョウ, ショウ) when 乗 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (の.る, -の.り, の.せる) when 乗 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 乗 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 丿 (の (slash)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 丿 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 丿 (の (slash))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 丿.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 乗
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 乗 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 乗 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 乗 ("ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 丿 (の (slash)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 乗 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 丿 (の (slash)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 丿 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 乗?
For 乗 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ジョウ, ショウ and the Kunyomi is の.る, -の.り, の.せる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジョウ, ショウ) when 乗 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (の.る, -の.り, の.せる) when 乗 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 乗 includes 乗る (のる (noru) — ride), 乗り (のり (nori) — ride).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 乗 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 乗 (ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles), 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 乗 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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