How to Write 即 (instant, namely, as is, conform, agree) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 即 (“instant, namely, as is, conform, agree”), indexed under the 卩 (ふしづくり (seal)) radical. Practice 即 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 即く (つく (tsuku) — instant), 即ける (つける (tsukeru) — instant).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (即)
Primary Radical (部首): 卩 — ふしづくり (seal)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 卩
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソク) when 即 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.く, つ.ける, すなわ.ち) when 即 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 即 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 卩 (ふしづくり (seal)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 卩 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 卩 (ふしづくり (seal))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 卩.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 即
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 即 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 即 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 即 ("instant, namely, as is, conform, agree") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 卩 (ふしづくり (seal)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 即 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 卩 (ふしづくり (seal)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 卩 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 即?
For 即 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ソク and the Kunyomi is つ.く, つ.ける, すなわ.ち. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソク) when 即 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.く, つ.ける, すなわ.ち) when 即 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 即 includes 即く (つく (tsuku) — instant), 即ける (つける (tsukeru) — instant).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 即 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 即 (instant, namely, as is, conform, agree), start with the 卩 (ふしづくり (seal)) 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 即 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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