How to Write 幕 (curtain, bunting, act of play) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 幕 (“curtain, bunting, act of play”), indexed under the 巾 (はば (towel)) radical. Practice 幕 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 幕 (とばり (tobari) — curtain).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (幕)
Primary Radical (部首): 巾 — はば (towel)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 巾
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (マク, バク) when 幕 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (とばり) when 幕 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 幕 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 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 巾 (はば (towel))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 巾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 幕
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 幕 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 幕 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 幕 ("curtain, bunting, act of play") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 巾 (はば (towel)) radical. At 13 strokes, 幕 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 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 幕?
For 幕 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is マク, バク and the Kunyomi is とばり. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (マク, バク) when 幕 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (とばり) when 幕 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 幕 includes 幕 (とばり (tobari) — curtain).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 幕 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 幕 (curtain, bunting, act of play), 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 幕 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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