How to Write 凪 (lull, calm, (kokuji)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 6-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 凪 (“lull, calm, (kokuji)”), indexed under the 几 (つくえ (table)) radical. Practice 凪 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 凪 (なぎ (nagi) — lull), 凪ぐ (なぐ (nagu) — lull).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (凪)
Primary Radical (部首): 几 — つくえ (table)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 几
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). 凪 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (なぎ, な.ぐ) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (6画): Written with 6 strokes, 凪 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 几 (つくえ (table)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 几 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: 几 (つくえ (table))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 几.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 凪
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 凪 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 凪 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 凪 ("lull, calm, (kokuji)") is written with 6 strokes (6画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 几 (つくえ (table)) radical. Written with 6 strokes, 凪 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 几 (つくえ (table)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 几 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 凪?
For 凪 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is — and the Kunyomi is なぎ, な.ぐ. 凪 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (なぎ, な.ぐ) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 凪 includes 凪 (なぎ (nagi) — lull), 凪ぐ (なぐ (nagu) — lull).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 凪 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 6 strokes of 凪 (lull, calm, (kokuji)), start with the 几 (つくえ (table)) 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 凪 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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