How to Write 反 (anti-) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 4-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 反 (“anti-”), indexed under the 又 (また (again)) radical. Practice 反 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 反る (そる (soru) — anti-), 反らす (そらす (sorasu) — anti-).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (反)
Primary Radical (部首): 又 — また (again)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 又
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハン, ホン, タン, ホ) when 反 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (そ.る, そ.らす, かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る) when 反 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (4画): With only 4 strokes, 反 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 4 strokes under radical 又.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 反
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 反 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 反 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 反 ("anti-") is written with 4 strokes (4画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 又 (また (again)) radical. With only 4 strokes, 反 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 反?
For 反 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ハン, ホン, タン, ホ and the Kunyomi is そ.る, そ.らす, かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハン, ホン, タン, ホ) when 反 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (そ.る, そ.らす, かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る) when 反 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 反 includes 反る (そる (soru) — anti-), 反らす (そらす (sorasu) — anti-).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 反 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 4 strokes of 反 (anti-), 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 反 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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