How to Write 割 (proportion, comparatively, divide, cut, separate) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 割 (“proportion, comparatively, divide, cut, separate”), indexed under the 刀 (かたな / りっとう (sword)) radical. Practice 割 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 割る (わる (waru) — proportion), 割 (わり (wari) — proportion).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (割)
Primary Radical (部首): 刀 — かたな / りっとう (sword)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Knives, swords, cutting, dividing, and sharpness
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カツ) when 割 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わ.る, わり, わ.り, わ.れる, さ.く) when 割 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 割 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 刀 (かたな / りっとう (sword)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 刀 (かたな / りっとう (sword))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 刀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 割
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 割 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 割 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 割 ("proportion, comparatively, divide, cut, separate") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 刀 (かたな / りっとう (sword)) radical. At 12 strokes, 割 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 刀 (かたな / りっとう (sword)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 割?
For 割 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is カツ and the Kunyomi is わ.る, わり, わ.り, わ.れる, さ.く. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カツ) when 割 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わ.る, わり, わ.り, わ.れる, さ.く) when 割 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 割 includes 割る (わる (waru) — proportion), 割 (わり (wari) — proportion).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 割 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 割 (proportion, comparatively, divide, cut, separate), start with the 刀 (かたな / りっとう (sword)) in the Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri)) 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 割 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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