How to Write 将 (leader, commander, general, admiral, or) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 将 (“leader, commander, general, admiral, or”), indexed under the 寸 (すん (inch)) radical. Practice 将 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 将に (まさに (masani) — leader), 将 (はた (hata) — leader).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (将)
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 N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ, ソウ) when 将 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まさ.に, はた, まさ, ひきい.る, もって) when 将 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 将 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 将
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 将 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 将 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 将 ("leader, commander, general, admiral, or") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N2 (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, 将 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 将?
For 将 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ショウ, ソウ and the Kunyomi is まさ.に, はた, まさ, ひきい.る, もって. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ, ソウ) when 将 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まさ.に, はた, まさ, ひきい.る, もって) when 将 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 将 includes 将に (まさに (masani) — leader), 将 (はた (hata) — leader).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 将 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 将 (leader, commander, general, admiral, or), 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 将 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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