How to Write 庭 (courtyard, garden, yard) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 庭 (“courtyard, garden, yard”), indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. Practice 庭 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 庭 (にわ (niwa) — courtyard).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (庭)
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 N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テイ) when 庭 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (にわ) when 庭 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 庭 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 8 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 10 strokes under radical 广.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 庭
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 庭 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 庭 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 庭 ("courtyard, garden, yard") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N3 (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 10 strokes, 庭 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 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 庭?
For 庭 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is テイ and the Kunyomi is にわ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テイ) when 庭 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (にわ) when 庭 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 庭 includes 庭 (にわ (niwa) — courtyard).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 庭 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 庭 (courtyard, garden, yard), 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 庭 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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