How to Write 尚 (esteem, furthermore, still, yet) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 尚 (“esteem, furthermore, still, yet”), indexed under the 小 (しょう (small)) radical. Practice 尚 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 尚 (なお (nao) — esteem).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (尚)
Primary Radical (部首): 小 — しょう (small)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 小
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) when 尚 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (なお) when 尚 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 尚 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 小 (しょう (small)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 小 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 小 (しょう (small))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 小.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 尚
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 尚 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 尚 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 尚 ("esteem, furthermore, still, yet") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 小 (しょう (small)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 尚 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 小 (しょう (small)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 小 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 尚?
For 尚 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ショウ and the Kunyomi is なお. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) when 尚 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (なお) when 尚 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 尚 includes 尚 (なお (nao) — esteem).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 尚 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 尚 (esteem, furthermore, still, yet), start with the 小 (しょう (small)) 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 尚 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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