How to Write 宙 (mid-air, air, space, sky, memorization) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 宙 (“mid-air, air, space, sky, memorization”), indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Practice 宙 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 宙 (チュウ / ちゅう (chuu) — mid-air).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (宙)
Primary Radical (部首): 宀 — うかんむり (roof)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Roofs, buildings, houses, shelter, and enclosures
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). 宙 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チュウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 宙 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 宀 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: 宀 (うかんむり (roof))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 宀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 宙
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 宙 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 宙 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 宙 ("mid-air, air, space, sky, memorization") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 宙 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 宀 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 宙?
For 宙 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is チュウ and the Kunyomi is —. 宙 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チュウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 宙 includes 宙 (チュウ / ちゅう (chuu) — mid-air).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 宙 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 宙 (mid-air, air, space, sky, memorization), start with the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) in the Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri)) 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 宙 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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