How to Write 廃 (abolish, obsolete, cessation, discarding, abandon) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 廃 (“abolish, obsolete, cessation, discarding, abandon”), indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. Practice 廃 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 廃れる (すたれる (sutareru) — abolish), 廃る (すたる (sutaru) — abolish).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (廃)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハイ) when 廃 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (すた.れる, すた.る) when 廃 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 廃 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 广.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 廃
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 廃 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 廃 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 廃 ("abolish, obsolete, cessation, discarding, abandon") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. At 12 strokes, 廃 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 廃?
For 廃 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ハイ and the Kunyomi is すた.れる, すた.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハイ) when 廃 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (すた.れる, すた.る) when 廃 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 廃 includes 廃れる (すたれる (sutareru) — abolish), 廃る (すたる (sutaru) — abolish).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 廃 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 廃 (abolish, obsolete, cessation, discarding, abandon), 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 廃 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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