How to Write 康 (ease, peace) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 康 (“ease, peace”), indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. Practice 康 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 康 (コウ / こう (kou) — ease).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (康)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N1). 康 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 康 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 9 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 11 strokes under radical 广.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 康
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 康 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 康 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 康 ("ease, peace") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 康 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 康?
For 康 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is コウ and the Kunyomi is —. 康 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 康 includes 康 (コウ / こう (kou) — ease).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 康 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 康 (ease, peace), 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 康 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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