How to Write 型 (mould, type, model) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 型 (“mould, type, model”), indexed under the 土 (つち (earth)) radical. Practice 型 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 型 (かた (kata) — mould), 型 (がた (gata) — mould).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (型)
Primary Radical (部首): 土 — つち (earth)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Ground, earth, clay, soil, land, and territory
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケイ) when 型 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かた, -がた) when 型 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 型 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 土 (つち (earth)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 土 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 土 (つち (earth))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 土.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 型
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 型 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 型 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 型 ("mould, type, model") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 土 (つち (earth)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 型 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 土 (つち (earth)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 土 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 型?
For 型 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ケイ and the Kunyomi is かた, -がた. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケイ) when 型 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かた, -がた) when 型 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 型 includes 型 (かた (kata) — mould), 型 (がた (gata) — mould).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 型 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 型 (mould, type, model), start with the 土 (つち (earth)) 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 型 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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