How to Write 包 (wrap, pack up, cover, conceal) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 包 (“wrap, pack up, cover, conceal”), indexed under the 勹 (つつみがまえ (wrap)) radical. Practice 包 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 包む (つつむ (tsutsumu) — wrap), 包む (くるむ (kurumu) — wrap).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (包)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ホウ) when 包 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つつ.む, くる.む) when 包 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 包 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 5 strokes under radical 勹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 包
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 包 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 包 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 包 ("wrap, pack up, cover, conceal") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 勹 (つつみがまえ (wrap)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 包 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 包?
For 包 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ホウ and the Kunyomi is つつ.む, くる.む. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ホウ) when 包 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つつ.む, くる.む) when 包 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 包 includes 包む (つつむ (tsutsumu) — wrap), 包む (くるむ (kurumu) — wrap).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 包 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 包 (wrap, pack up, cover, conceal), 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 包 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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