How to Write 度 (degrees, occurrence, time, counter for occurrences, consider) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 度 (“degrees, occurrence, time, counter for occurrences, consider”), indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. Practice 度 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 度 (たび (tabi) — degrees), 度い (たい (tai) — degrees).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (度)
Primary Radical (部首): 广 — まだれ (dotted cliff)
Radical Position: Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare))
Semantic Theme: Halls, shops, courts, broad buildings, and pavilions
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ド, ト, タク) when 度 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たび, -た.い) when 度 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 度 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position). Establish the 广 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: 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 广.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 度
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 度 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 度 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 度 ("degrees, occurrence, time, counter for occurrences, consider") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 度 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position). Establish the 广 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 度?
For 度 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is ド, ト, タク and the Kunyomi is たび, -た.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ド, ト, タク) when 度 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たび, -た.い) when 度 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 度 includes 度 (たび (tabi) — degrees), 度い (たい (tai) — degrees).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 度 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 度 (degrees, occurrence, time, counter for occurrences, consider), start with the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) in the Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare)) 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 度 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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