How to Write 帽 (cap, headgear) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 帽 (“cap, headgear”), indexed under the 巾 (はば (towel)) radical. Practice 帽 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 帽 (ずきん (zukin) — cap), 帽う (おおう (oou) — cap).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (帽)
Primary Radical (部首): 巾 — はば (towel)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 巾
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ボウ, モウ) when 帽 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ずきん, おお.う) when 帽 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 帽 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 巾 (はば (towel)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 巾 (はば (towel))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 巾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 帽
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 帽 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 帽 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 帽 ("cap, headgear") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 巾 (はば (towel)) radical. At 12 strokes, 帽 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 巾 (はば (towel)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 帽?
For 帽 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ボウ, モウ and the Kunyomi is ずきん, おお.う. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ボウ, モウ) when 帽 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ずきん, おお.う) when 帽 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 帽 includes 帽 (ずきん (zukin) — cap), 帽う (おおう (oou) — cap).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 帽 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 帽 (cap, headgear), start with the 巾 (はば (towel)) 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 帽 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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