How to Write 夢 (dream, vision, illusion) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 夢 (“dream, vision, illusion”), indexed under the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical. Practice 夢 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 夢 (ゆめ (yume) — dream), 夢みる (ゆめみる (yumemiru) — dream).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (夢)
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 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ム, ボウ) when 夢 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ゆめ, ゆめ.みる, くら.い) when 夢 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 夢 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 夕 (ゆうべ (evening))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 夕.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 夢
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 夢 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 夢 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 夢 ("dream, vision, illusion") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical. At 13 strokes, 夢 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 夕 (ゆうべ (evening)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 夢?
For 夢 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ム, ボウ and the Kunyomi is ゆめ, ゆめ.みる, くら.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ム, ボウ) when 夢 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ゆめ, ゆめ.みる, くら.い) when 夢 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 夢 includes 夢 (ゆめ (yume) — dream), 夢みる (ゆめみる (yumemiru) — dream).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 夢 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 夢 (dream, vision, illusion), 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 夢 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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