How to Write 園 (park, garden, yard, farm) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 園 (“park, garden, yard, farm”), indexed under the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical. Practice 園 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 園 (その (sono) — park).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (園)
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 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エン) when 園 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (その) when 園 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 園 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 13 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 13 strokes under radical 囗.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 園
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 園 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 園 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 園 ("park, garden, yard, farm") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical. At 13 strokes, 園 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 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 園?
For 園 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is エン and the Kunyomi is その. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エン) when 園 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (その) when 園 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 園 includes 園 (その (sono) — park).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 園 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 園 (park, garden, yard, farm), 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 園 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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