How to Write 多 (many, frequent, much) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 6-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 多 (“many, frequent, much”), indexed under the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical. Practice 多 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 多い (おおい (ooi) — many / numerous), 多分 (たぶん (tabun) — perhaps / probably).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (多)
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 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N5). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タ) when 多 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おお.い) when 多 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (6画): Written with 6 strokes, 多 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 夕 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 夕 (ゆうべ (evening))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 夕.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 多
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 多 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 多 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 多 ("many, frequent, much") is written with 6 strokes (6画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical. Written with 6 strokes, 多 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 夕 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 多?
For 多 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is タ and the Kunyomi is おお.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タ) when 多 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おお.い) when 多 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 多 includes 多い (おおい (ooi) — many / numerous), 多分 (たぶん (tabun) — perhaps / probably).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 多 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 6 strokes of 多 (many, frequent, much), 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 多 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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