How to Write 出 (exit, leave, go out, come out) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) character 出 (“exit, leave, go out, come out”), indexed under the 凵 (かんにょう (open box)) radical. Practice 出 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 出る (でる (deru) — to exit / go out), 出す (だす (dasu) — to take out / submit), 出口 (でぐち (deguchi) — exit).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (出)
Primary Radical (部首): 凵 — かんにょう (open box)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 凵
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生) (JLPT N5). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュツ, スイ) when 出 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (で.る, だ.す) when 出 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 出 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 凵 (かんにょう (open box)) 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: 凵 (かんにょう (open box))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 凵.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 出
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 出 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 出 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 出 ("exit, leave, go out, come out") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 凵 (かんにょう (open box)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 出 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 凵 (かんにょう (open box)) 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 出?
For 出 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is シュツ, スイ and the Kunyomi is で.る, だ.す. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュツ, スイ) when 出 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (で.る, だ.す) when 出 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 出 includes 出る (でる (deru) — to exit / go out), 出す (だす (dasu) — to take out / submit), 出口 (でぐち (deguchi) — exit).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 出 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 出 (exit, leave, go out, come out), start with the 凵 (かんにょう (open box)) 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 出 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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