How to Write 延 (prolong, stretching) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 延 (“prolong, stretching”), indexed under the 廴 (えんにょう (long stride)) radical. Practice 延 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 延びる (のびる (nobiru) — prolong), 延べる (のべる (noberu) — prolong).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (延)
Primary Radical (部首): 廴 — えんにょう (long stride)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 廴
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エン) when 延 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (の.びる, の.べる, の.べ, の.ばす) when 延 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 延 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 廴 (えんにょう (long stride)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 廴 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 廴 (えんにょう (long stride))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 廴.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 延
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 延 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 延 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 延 ("prolong, stretching") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 廴 (えんにょう (long stride)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 延 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 廴 (えんにょう (long stride)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 廴 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 延?
For 延 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is エン and the Kunyomi is の.びる, の.べる, の.べ, の.ばす. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エン) when 延 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (の.びる, の.べる, の.べ, の.ばす) when 延 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 延 includes 延びる (のびる (nobiru) — prolong), 延べる (のべる (noberu) — prolong).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 延 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 延 (prolong, stretching), start with the 廴 (えんにょう (long stride)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 延 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
More JLPT N2 Characters to Practice Next
View Full JLPT N2 Kanji List →Unlock All 2,000+ JLPT N5–N1 Kanji, AI Sensei & Unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF Books
Get lifetime access to all 2,136 Jōyō Kanji (JLPT N5–N1), AI Kanji Sensei mnemonics, and unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheets for a one-time payment of $17.99 USD (10% OFF the $19.99 Lifetime Pro Pass with promo code KANJI10). Zero monthly subscriptions!