How to Write 学 (study, learning, science) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) character 学 (“study, learning, science”), indexed under the 子 (こ (child)) radical. Practice 学 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 学校 (がっこう (gakkou) — school), 大学 (だいがく (daigaku) — university), 学ぶ (まなぶ (manabu) — to study / learn).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (学)
Primary Radical (部首): 子 — こ (child)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 子
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生) (JLPT N5). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ガク) when 学 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まな.ぶ) when 学 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 学 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 子 (こ (child)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 子 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: 子 (こ (child))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 子.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 学
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 学 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 学 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 学 ("study, learning, science") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 子 (こ (child)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 学 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 子 (こ (child)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 子 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 学?
For 学 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is ガク and the Kunyomi is まな.ぶ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ガク) when 学 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まな.ぶ) when 学 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 学 includes 学校 (がっこう (gakkou) — school), 大学 (だいがく (daigaku) — university), 学ぶ (まなぶ (manabu) — to study / learn).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 学 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 学 (study, learning, science), start with the 子 (こ (child)) 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 学 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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