How to Write 宣 (proclaim, say, announce) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 宣 (“proclaim, say, announce”), indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Practice 宣 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 宣う (のたまう (notamau) — proclaim).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (宣)
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). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セン) when 宣 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (のたま.う) when 宣 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 宣 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 7 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 9 strokes under radical 宀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 宣
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 宣 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 宣 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 宣 ("proclaim, say, announce") is written with 9 strokes (9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 9 strokes, 宣 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 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 宣?
For 宣 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is セン and the Kunyomi is のたま.う. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セン) when 宣 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (のたま.う) when 宣 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 宣 includes 宣う (のたまう (notamau) — proclaim).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 宣 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 宣 (proclaim, say, announce), 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 宣 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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