How to Write 履 (perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 履 (“perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots”), indexed under the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. Practice 履 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 履く (はく (haku) — perform).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (履)
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 (リ) when 履 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.く) when 履 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 履 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 尸 (しかばね (corpse))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 尸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 履
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 履 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 履 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 履 ("perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical. At 15 strokes, 履 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 履?
For 履 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is リ and the Kunyomi is は.く. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リ) when 履 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.く) when 履 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 履 includes 履く (はく (haku) — perform).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 履 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 履 (perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots), 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 履 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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