How to Write 圏 (sphere, circle, radius, range) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 圏 (“sphere, circle, radius, range”), indexed under the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical. Practice 圏 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 圏い (かこい (kakoi) — sphere).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (圏)
Primary Radical (部首): 囗 — くにがまえ (enclosure)
Radical Position: Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae))
Semantic Theme: Enclosed borders, walls, territory, and countries
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケン) when 圏 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かこ.い) when 圏 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 圏 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical (Enclosure (Kamae / 構) 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: 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 囗.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 圏
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 圏 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 圏 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 圏 ("sphere, circle, radius, range") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical. At 12 strokes, 圏 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical (Enclosure (Kamae / 構) 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 圏?
For 圏 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ケン and the Kunyomi is かこ.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケン) when 圏 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かこ.い) when 圏 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 圏 includes 圏い (かこい (kakoi) — sphere).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 圏 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 圏 (sphere, circle, radius, range), start with the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) in the Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae)) 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 圏 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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