How to Write 巻 (scroll, volume, book, part, roll up) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 巻 (“scroll, volume, book, part, roll up”), indexed under the 己 (おのれ (oneself)) radical. Practice 巻 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 巻く (まく (maku) — scroll), 巻 (まき (maki) — scroll).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (巻)
Primary Radical (部首): 己 — おのれ (oneself)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 己
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン, ケン) when 巻 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ま.く, まき, ま.き) when 巻 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 巻 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 己 (おのれ (oneself)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 己 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 己 (おのれ (oneself))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 己.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 巻
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 巻 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 巻 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 巻 ("scroll, volume, book, part, roll up") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 己 (おのれ (oneself)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 巻 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 己 (おのれ (oneself)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 己 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 巻?
For 巻 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is カン, ケン and the Kunyomi is ま.く, まき, ま.き. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン, ケン) when 巻 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ま.く, まき, ま.き) when 巻 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 巻 includes 巻く (まく (maku) — scroll), 巻 (まき (maki) — scroll).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 巻 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 巻 (scroll, volume, book, part, roll up), start with the 己 (おのれ (oneself)) 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 巻 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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