How to Write 叡 (intelligence, imperial) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 16-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 叡 (“intelligence, imperial”), indexed under the 又 (また (again)) radical. Practice 叡 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 叡らか (あきらか (akiraka) — intelligence).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (叡)
Primary Radical (部首): 又 — また (again)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 又
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エイ) when 叡 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あき.らか) when 叡 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (16画): At 16 strokes, 叡 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 又 (また (again)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 又 (また (again))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 16 strokes under radical 又.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 叡
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 叡 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 叡 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 叡 ("intelligence, imperial") is written with 16 strokes (16画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 又 (また (again)) radical. At 16 strokes, 叡 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 又 (また (again)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 叡?
For 叡 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is エイ and the Kunyomi is あき.らか. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エイ) when 叡 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あき.らか) when 叡 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 叡 includes 叡らか (あきらか (akiraka) — intelligence).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 叡 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 16 strokes of 叡 (intelligence, imperial), 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 叡 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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