How to Write 幹 (tree trunk, main part, talent, capability) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 幹 (“tree trunk, main part, talent, capability”), indexed under the 干 (かん (shield)) radical. Practice 幹 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 幹 (みき (miki) — tree trunk).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (幹)
Primary Radical (部首): 干 — かん (shield)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 干
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 幹 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (みき) when 幹 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 幹 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 干 (かん (shield)) 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: 干 (かん (shield))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 干.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 幹
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 幹 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 幹 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 幹 ("tree trunk, main part, talent, capability") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 干 (かん (shield)) radical. At 13 strokes, 幹 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 干 (かん (shield)) 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 幹?
For 幹 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is カン and the Kunyomi is みき. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 幹 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (みき) when 幹 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 幹 includes 幹 (みき (miki) — tree trunk).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 幹 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 幹 (tree trunk, main part, talent, capability), start with the 干 (かん (shield)) 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 幹 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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