How to Write 典 (code, ceremony, law, rule) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 典 (“code, ceremony, law, rule”), indexed under the 八 (はち (eight)) radical. Practice 典 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 典 (ふみ (fumi) — code), 典 (のり (nori) — code).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (典)
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 N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テン, デン) when 典 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふみ, のり) when 典 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 典 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 典
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 典 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 典 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 典 ("code, ceremony, law, rule") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N1 (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 8 strokes, 典 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 典?
For 典 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is テン, デン and the Kunyomi is ふみ, のり. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テン, デン) when 典 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふみ, のり) when 典 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 典 includes 典 (ふみ (fumi) — code), 典 (のり (nori) — code).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 典 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 典 (code, ceremony, law, rule), 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 典 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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