How to Write 封 (seal, closing) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 封 (“seal, closing”), indexed under the 寸 (すん (inch)) radical. Practice 封 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 封 (フウ / ふう (fuu) — seal).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (封)
Primary Radical (部首): 寸 — すん (inch)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 寸
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). 封 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フウ, ホウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 封 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 寸 (すん (inch)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 寸 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: 寸 (すん (inch))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 寸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 封
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 封 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 封 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 封 ("seal, closing") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 寸 (すん (inch)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 封 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 寸 (すん (inch)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 寸 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 封?
For 封 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is フウ, ホウ and the Kunyomi is —. 封 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フウ, ホウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 封 includes 封 (フウ / ふう (fuu) — seal).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 封 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 封 (seal, closing), start with the 寸 (すん (inch)) 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 封 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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