How to Write 奉 (observance, offer, present, dedicate) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 奉 (“observance, offer, present, dedicate”), indexed under the 大 (だい (big)) radical. Practice 奉 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 奉る (たてまつる (tatematsuru) — observance), 奉る (まつる (matsuru) — observance).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (奉)
Primary Radical (部首): 大 — だい (big)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 大
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ホウ, ブ) when 奉 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たてまつ.る, まつ.る, ほう.ずる) when 奉 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 奉 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 大 (だい (big)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 大 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 大 (だい (big))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 大.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 奉
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 奉 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 奉 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 奉 ("observance, offer, present, dedicate") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 大 (だい (big)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 奉 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 大 (だい (big)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 大 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 奉?
For 奉 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ホウ, ブ and the Kunyomi is たてまつ.る, まつ.る, ほう.ずる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ホウ, ブ) when 奉 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たてまつ.る, まつ.る, ほう.ずる) when 奉 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 奉 includes 奉る (たてまつる (tatematsuru) — observance), 奉る (まつる (matsuru) — observance).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 奉 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 奉 (observance, offer, present, dedicate), start with the 大 (だい (big)) 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 奉 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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