How to Write 屈 (yield, bend, flinch, submit) — 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 屈 (“yield, bend, flinch, submit”), indexed under the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. Practice 屈 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 屈む (かがむ (kagamu) — yield), 屈める (かがめる (kagameru) — yield).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (屈)
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 N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (クツ) when 屈 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かが.む, かが.める) when 屈 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 屈 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position). Establish the 尸 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: 尸 (しかばね (corpse))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 尸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 屈
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 屈 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 屈 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 屈 ("yield, bend, flinch, submit") 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 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 屈 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position). Establish the 尸 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 屈?
For 屈 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is クツ and the Kunyomi is かが.む, かが.める. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (クツ) when 屈 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かが.む, かが.める) when 屈 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 屈 includes 屈む (かがむ (kagamu) — yield), 屈める (かがめる (kagameru) — yield).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 屈 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 屈 (yield, bend, flinch, submit), 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 屈 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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