How to Write 吹 (blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 吹 (“blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke”), indexed under the 口 (くち (mouth)) radical. Practice 吹 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 吹く (ふく (fuku) — blow).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (吹)
Primary Radical (部首): 口 — くち (mouth)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Mouth, speaking, eating, openings, and vocalization
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (スイ) when 吹 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふ.く) when 吹 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 吹 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 口 (くち (mouth)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 口 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: 口 (くち (mouth))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 口.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 吹
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 吹 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 吹 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 吹 ("blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 口 (くち (mouth)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 吹 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 口 (くち (mouth)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 口 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 吹?
For 吹 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is スイ and the Kunyomi is ふ.く. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (スイ) when 吹 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふ.く) when 吹 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 吹 includes 吹く (ふく (fuku) — blow).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 吹 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 吹 (blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke), start with the 口 (くち (mouth)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) 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 吹 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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