How to Write 博 (Dr., command, esteem, win acclaim, Ph.D.) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 博 (“Dr., command, esteem, win acclaim, Ph.D.”), indexed under the 十 (じゅう (ten)) radical. Practice 博 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 博 (ハク / はく (haku) — Dr.).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (博)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N1). 博 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハク, バク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 博 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 十 (じゅう (ten)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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: 十 (じゅう (ten))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 十.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 博
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 博 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 博 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 博 ("Dr., command, esteem, win acclaim, Ph.D.") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 十 (じゅう (ten)) radical. At 12 strokes, 博 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 十 (じゅう (ten)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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 博?
For 博 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ハク, バク and the Kunyomi is —. 博 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハク, バク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 博 includes 博 (ハク / はく (haku) — Dr.).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 博 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 博 (Dr., command, esteem, win acclaim, Ph.D.), 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 博 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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