How to Write 升 (measuring box, 1.8 liter) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 4-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 升 (“measuring box, 1.8 liter”), indexed under the 十 (じゅう (ten)) radical. Practice 升 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 升 (ます (masu) — measuring box).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (升)
Primary Radical (部首): 十 — じゅう (ten)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 十
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) when 升 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ます) when 升 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (4画): With only 4 strokes, 升 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 十 (じゅう (ten)) 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: 十 (じゅう (ten))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 4 strokes under radical 十.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 升
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 升 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 升 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 升 ("measuring box, 1.8 liter") is written with 4 strokes (4画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 十 (じゅう (ten)) radical. With only 4 strokes, 升 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 十 (じゅう (ten)) 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 升?
For 升 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ショウ and the Kunyomi is ます. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) when 升 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ます) when 升 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 升 includes 升 (ます (masu) — measuring box).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 升 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 4 strokes of 升 (measuring box, 1.8 liter), start with the 十 (じゅう (ten)) 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 升 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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