How to Write 就 (concerning, settle, take position, depart, study) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 就 (“concerning, settle, take position, depart, study”), indexed under the 尢 (だいのまげあし (lame)) radical. Practice 就 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 就く (つく (tsuku) — concerning), 就ける (つける (tsukeru) — concerning).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (就)
Primary Radical (部首): 尢 — だいのまげあし (lame)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 尢
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュウ, ジュ) when 就 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.く, つ.ける) when 就 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 就 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 尢 (だいのまげあし (lame)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 尢 (だいのまげあし (lame))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 尢.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 就
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 就 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 就 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 就 ("concerning, settle, take position, depart, study") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 尢 (だいのまげあし (lame)) radical. At 12 strokes, 就 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 尢 (だいのまげあし (lame)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 就?
For 就 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is シュウ, ジュ and the Kunyomi is つ.く, つ.ける. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュウ, ジュ) when 就 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.く, つ.ける) when 就 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 就 includes 就く (つく (tsuku) — concerning), 就ける (つける (tsukeru) — concerning).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 就 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 就 (concerning, settle, take position, depart, study), start with the 尢 (だいのまげあし (lame)) 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 就 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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