How to Write 克 (overcome, kindly, skillfully) — 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 克 (“overcome, kindly, skillfully”), indexed under the 儿 (ひとあし (legs)) radical. Practice 克 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 克つ (かつ (katsu) — overcome).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (克)
Primary Radical (部首): 儿 — ひとあし (legs)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 儿
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コク) when 克 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (か.つ) when 克 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 克 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 儿 (ひとあし (legs)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 儿 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: 儿 (ひとあし (legs))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 儿.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 克
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 克 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 克 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 克 ("overcome, kindly, skillfully") 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 儿 (ひとあし (legs)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 克 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 儿 (ひとあし (legs)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 儿 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 克?
For 克 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is コク and the Kunyomi is か.つ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コク) when 克 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (か.つ) when 克 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 克 includes 克つ (かつ (katsu) — overcome).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 克 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 克 (overcome, kindly, skillfully), start with the 儿 (ひとあし (legs)) 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 克 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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