How to Write 具 (tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 具 (“tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients”), indexed under the 八 (はち (eight)) radical. Practice 具 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 具える (そなえる (sonaeru) — tool), 具に (つぶさに (tsubusani) — tool).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (具)
Primary Radical (部首): 八 — はち (eight)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 八
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (グ) when 具 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (そな.える, つぶさ.に) when 具 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 具 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 6 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 8 strokes under radical 八.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 具
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 具 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 具 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 具 ("tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 八 (はち (eight)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 具 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 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 具?
For 具 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is グ and the Kunyomi is そな.える, つぶさ.に. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (グ) when 具 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (そな.える, つぶさ.に) when 具 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 具 includes 具える (そなえる (sonaeru) — tool), 具に (つぶさに (tsubusani) — tool).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 具 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 具 (tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients), 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 具 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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