How to Write 射 (shoot, shine into, onto, archery) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 射 (“shoot, shine into, onto, archery”), indexed under the 寸 (すん (inch)) radical. Practice 射 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 射る (いる (iru) — shoot), 射す (さす (sasu) — shoot).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (射)
Primary Radical (部首): 寸 — すん (inch)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 寸
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シャ) when 射 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (い.る, さ.す, う.つ) when 射 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 射 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 8 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 10 strokes under radical 寸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 射
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 射 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 射 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 射 ("shoot, shine into, onto, archery") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 寸 (すん (inch)) radical. Written with 10 strokes, 射 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 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 射?
For 射 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is シャ and the Kunyomi is い.る, さ.す, う.つ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シャ) when 射 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (い.る, さ.す, う.つ) when 射 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 射 includes 射る (いる (iru) — shoot), 射す (さす (sasu) — shoot).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 射 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 射 (shoot, shine into, onto, archery), 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 射 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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