How to Write 塾 (cram school, private school) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 塾 (“cram school, private school”), indexed under the 土 (つち (earth)) radical. Practice 塾 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 塾 (ジュク / じゅく (juku) — cram school).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (塾)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 塾 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジュク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 塾 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 土 (つち (earth)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 土 (つち (earth))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 土.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 塾
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 塾 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 塾 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 塾 ("cram school, private school") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 土 (つち (earth)) radical. At 14 strokes, 塾 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 土 (つち (earth)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 塾?
For 塾 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ジュク and the Kunyomi is —. 塾 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジュク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 塾 includes 塾 (ジュク / じゅく (juku) — cram school).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 塾 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 塾 (cram school, private school), 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 塾 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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