How to Write 届 (deliver, reach, arrive, report, notify) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 届 (“deliver, reach, arrive, report, notify”), indexed under the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. Practice 届 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 届ける (とどける (todokeru) — deliver), 届け (とどけ (todoke) — deliver).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (届)
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 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カイ) when 届 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (とど.ける, -とど.け, とど.く) when 届 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 届 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 届
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 届 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 届 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 届 ("deliver, reach, arrive, report, notify") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 届 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 届?
For 届 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is カイ and the Kunyomi is とど.ける, -とど.け, とど.く. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カイ) when 届 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (とど.ける, -とど.け, とど.く) when 届 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 届 includes 届ける (とどける (todokeru) — deliver), 届け (とどけ (todoke) — deliver).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 届 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 届 (deliver, reach, arrive, report, notify), 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 届 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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