How to Write 又 (or again, furthermore, on the other hand) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 2-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 又 (“or again, furthermore, on the other hand”), indexed under the 又 (また (again)) radical. Practice 又 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 又 (また (mata) — or again), 又 (また (mata) — or again).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (又)
Primary Radical (部首): 又 — また (again)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 又
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ユウ) when 又 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (また, また-, また.の-) when 又 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (2画): With only 2 strokes, 又 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 又 (また (again)) 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: 又 (また (again))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 2 strokes under radical 又.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 又
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 又 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 又 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 又 ("or again, furthermore, on the other hand") is written with 2 strokes (2画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 又 (また (again)) radical. With only 2 strokes, 又 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 又 (また (again)) 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 又?
For 又 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ユウ and the Kunyomi is また, また-, また.の-. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ユウ) when 又 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (また, また-, また.の-) when 又 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 又 includes 又 (また (mata) — or again), 又 (また (mata) — or again).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 又 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 2 strokes of 又 (or again, furthermore, on the other hand), start with the 又 (また (again)) 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 又 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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