How to Write 共 (together, both, neither, all, and) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 6-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 共 (“together, both, neither, all, and”), indexed under the 八 (はち (eight)) radical. Practice 共 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 共 (とも (tomo) — together), 共に (ともに (tomoni) — together).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (共)
Primary Radical (部首): 八 — はち (eight)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 八
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キョウ) when 共 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (とも, とも.に, -ども) when 共 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (6画): Written with 6 strokes, 共 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 八 (はち (eight)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 八 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 八 (はち (eight))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 八.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 共
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 共 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 共 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 共 ("together, both, neither, all, and") is written with 6 strokes (6画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 八 (はち (eight)) radical. Written with 6 strokes, 共 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 八 (はち (eight)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 八 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 共?
For 共 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is キョウ and the Kunyomi is とも, とも.に, -ども. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キョウ) when 共 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (とも, とも.に, -ども) when 共 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 共 includes 共 (とも (tomo) — together), 共に (ともに (tomoni) — together).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 共 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 6 strokes of 共 (together, both, neither, all, and), start with the 八 (はち (eight)) 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 共 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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