How to Write 家 (house, home, family, professional, expert) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 家 (“house, home, family, professional, expert”), indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Practice 家 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 家 (いえ (ie) — house), 家 (や (ya) — house).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (家)
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 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カ, ケ) when 家 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いえ, や, うち) when 家 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 家 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 8 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 10 strokes under radical 宀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 家
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 家 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 家 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 家 ("house, home, family, professional, expert") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Written with 10 strokes, 家 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 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 家?
For 家 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is カ, ケ and the Kunyomi is いえ, や, うち. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カ, ケ) when 家 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いえ, や, うち) when 家 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 家 includes 家 (いえ (ie) — house), 家 (や (ya) — house).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 家 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 家 (house, home, family, professional, expert), 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 家 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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