How to Write 廉 (bargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 廉 (“bargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point”), indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. Practice 廉 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 廉 (レン / れん (ren) — bargain).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (廉)
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). 廉 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (レン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 廉 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 13 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 13 strokes under radical 广.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 廉
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 廉 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 廉 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 廉 ("bargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point") is written with 13 strokes (13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 13 strokes, 廉 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 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 廉?
For 廉 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is レン and the Kunyomi is —. 廉 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (レン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 廉 includes 廉 (レン / れん (ren) — bargain).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 廉 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 廉 (bargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point), 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 廉 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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