How to Write 夕 (evening) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 3-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) character 夕 (“evening”), indexed under the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical. Practice 夕 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 夕 (ゆう (yuu) — evening).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (夕)
Primary Radical (部首): 夕 — ゆうべ (evening)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 夕
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セキ) when 夕 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ゆう) when 夕 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (3画): With only 3 strokes, 夕 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 夕 (ゆうべ (evening))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 3 strokes under radical 夕.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 夕
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 夕 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 夕 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 夕 ("evening") is written with 3 strokes (3画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical. With only 3 strokes, 夕 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 夕?
For 夕 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is セキ and the Kunyomi is ゆう. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セキ) when 夕 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ゆう) when 夕 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 夕 includes 夕 (ゆう (yuu) — evening).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 夕 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 3 strokes of 夕 (evening), start with the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 夕 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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