How to Write 尻 (buttocks, hips, butt, rear) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 尻 (“buttocks, hips, butt, rear”), indexed under the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. Practice 尻 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 尻 (しり (shiri) — buttocks).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (尻)
Primary Radical (部首): 尸 — しかばね (corpse)
Radical Position: Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare))
Semantic Theme: Body postures, dwellings, screens, and coverings
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 尻 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しり) when 尻 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 尻 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) structure (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 尸 (しかばね (corpse))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 尸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 尻
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 尻 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 尻 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 尻 ("buttocks, hips, butt, rear") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 尻 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) structure (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 尻?
For 尻 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is コウ and the Kunyomi is しり. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 尻 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しり) when 尻 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 尻 includes 尻 (しり (shiri) — buttocks).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 尻 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 尻 (buttocks, hips, butt, rear), start with the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) in the Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare)) 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 尻 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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