How to Write 展 (unfold, expand) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 展 (“unfold, expand”), indexed under the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. Practice 展 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 展 (テン / てん (ten) — unfold).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (展)
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 N1). 展 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 展 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 8 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 10 strokes under radical 尸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 展
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 展 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 展 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 展 ("unfold, expand") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N1 (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 10 strokes, 展 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 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 展?
For 展 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is テン and the Kunyomi is —. 展 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 展 includes 展 (テン / てん (ten) — unfold).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 展 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 展 (unfold, expand), 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 展 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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