How to Write 埼 (cape, spit, promontory) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 埼 (“cape, spit, promontory”), indexed under the 土 (つち (earth)) radical. Practice 埼 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 埼 (さき (saki) — cape), 埼 (さい (sai) — cape).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (埼)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) when 埼 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (さき, さい, みさき) when 埼 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 埼 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 9 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 11 strokes under radical 土.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 埼
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 埼 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 埼 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 埼 ("cape, spit, promontory") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 土 (つち (earth)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 埼 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 埼?
For 埼 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is キ and the Kunyomi is さき, さい, みさき. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) when 埼 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (さき, さい, みさき) when 埼 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 埼 includes 埼 (さき (saki) — cape), 埼 (さい (sai) — cape).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 埼 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 埼 (cape, spit, promontory), 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 埼 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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