How to Write 冊 (tome, counter for books, volume) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 冊 (“tome, counter for books, volume”), indexed under the 冂 (けいがまえ (border)) radical. Practice 冊 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 冊 (ふみ (fumi) — tome).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (冊)
Primary Radical (部首): 冂 — けいがまえ (border)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 冂
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (サツ, サク) when 冊 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふみ) when 冊 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 冊 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 冂 (けいがまえ (border)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 冂 (けいがまえ (border))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 冂.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 冊
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 冊 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 冊 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 冊 ("tome, counter for books, volume") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 冂 (けいがまえ (border)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 冊 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 冂 (けいがまえ (border)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 冊?
For 冊 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is サツ, サク and the Kunyomi is ふみ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (サツ, サク) when 冊 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふみ) when 冊 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 冊 includes 冊 (ふみ (fumi) — tome).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 冊 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 冊 (tome, counter for books, volume), start with the 冂 (けいがまえ (border)) 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 冊 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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