How to Write 営 (camp, perform, build, conduct (business)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 営 (“camp, perform, build, conduct (business)”), indexed under the 口 (くち (mouth)) radical. Practice 営 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 営む (いとなむ (itonamu) — camp), 営み (いとなみ (itonami) — camp).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (営)
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 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エイ) when 営 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いとな.む, いとな.み) when 営 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 営 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 口 (くち (mouth)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 口 (くち (mouth))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 口.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 営
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 営 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 営 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 営 ("camp, perform, build, conduct (business)") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 口 (くち (mouth)) radical. At 12 strokes, 営 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 口 (くち (mouth)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 営?
For 営 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is エイ and the Kunyomi is いとな.む, いとな.み. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エイ) when 営 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いとな.む, いとな.み) when 営 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 営 includes 営む (いとなむ (itonamu) — camp), 営み (いとなみ (itonami) — camp).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 営 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 営 (camp, perform, build, conduct (business)), 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 営 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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