How to Write 巨 (gigantic, big, large, great) — 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 巨 (“gigantic, big, large, great”), indexed under the 工 (こう (work)) radical. Practice 巨 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 巨 (キョ / きょ (kyo) — gigantic).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (巨)
Primary Radical (部首): 工 — こう (work)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 工
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). 巨 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キョ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 巨 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 工 (こう (work)) structure (Standalone / Integrated 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: 工 (こう (work))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 工.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 巨
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 巨 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 巨 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 巨 ("gigantic, big, large, great") 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 工 (こう (work)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 巨 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 工 (こう (work)) structure (Standalone / Integrated 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 巨?
For 巨 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is キョ and the Kunyomi is —. 巨 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キョ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 巨 includes 巨 (キョ / きょ (kyo) — gigantic).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 巨 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 巨 (gigantic, big, large, great), start with the 工 (こう (work)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 巨 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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