How to Write 亜 (Asia, rank next, come after, -ous) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 亜 (“Asia, rank next, come after, -ous”), indexed under the 二 (に (two)) radical. Practice 亜 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 亜ぐ (つぐ (tsugu) — Asia).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (亜)
Primary Radical (部首): 二 — に (two)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 二
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ア) when 亜 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.ぐ) when 亜 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 亜 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 二 (に (two)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 二 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 二 (に (two))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 二.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 亜
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 亜 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 亜 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 亜 ("Asia, rank next, come after, -ous") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 二 (に (two)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 亜 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 二 (に (two)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 二 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 亜?
For 亜 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ア and the Kunyomi is つ.ぐ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ア) when 亜 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.ぐ) when 亜 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 亜 includes 亜ぐ (つぐ (tsugu) — Asia).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 亜 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 亜 (Asia, rank next, come after, -ous), start with the 二 (に (two)) 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 亜 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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