How to Write 勘 (intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 勘 (“intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense”), indexed under the 力 (ちから (power)) radical. Practice 勘 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 勘 (カン / かん (kan) — intuition).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (勘)
Primary Radical (部首): 力 — ちから (power)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Physical strength, effort, power, and labor
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 勘 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 勘 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 力 (ちから (power)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position). Establish the 力 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 力 (ちから (power))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 力.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 勘
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 勘 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 勘 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 勘 ("intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 力 (ちから (power)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 勘 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 力 (ちから (power)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position). Establish the 力 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 勘?
For 勘 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is カン and the Kunyomi is —. 勘 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 勘 includes 勘 (カン / かん (kan) — intuition).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 勘 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 勘 (intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense), start with the 力 (ちから (power)) 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 勘 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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