How to Write 匁 (monme, 3.75 grams, (kokuji)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 4-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 匁 (“monme, 3.75 grams, (kokuji)”), indexed under the 勹 (つつみがまえ (wrap)) radical. Practice 匁 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 匁 (もんめ (monme) — monme), 匁 (め (me) — monme).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (匁)
Primary Radical (部首): 勹 — つつみがまえ (wrap)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 勹
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). 匁 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (もんめ, め) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (4画): With only 4 strokes, 匁 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 勹 (つつみがまえ (wrap)) 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: 勹 (つつみがまえ (wrap))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 4 strokes under radical 勹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 匁
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 匁 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 匁 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 匁 ("monme, 3.75 grams, (kokuji)") is written with 4 strokes (4画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 勹 (つつみがまえ (wrap)) radical. With only 4 strokes, 匁 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 勹 (つつみがまえ (wrap)) 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 匁?
For 匁 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is — and the Kunyomi is もんめ, め. 匁 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (もんめ, め) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 匁 includes 匁 (もんめ (monme) — monme), 匁 (め (me) — monme).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 匁 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 4 strokes of 匁 (monme, 3.75 grams, (kokuji)), start with the 勹 (つつみがまえ (wrap)) 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 匁 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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