How to Write 弄 (play with, tamper, trifle with) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 弄 (“play with, tamper, trifle with”), indexed under the 廾 (にじゅうあし (two hands)) radical. Practice 弄 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 弄る (いじくる (ijikuru) — play with), 弄する (ろうする (rousuru) — play with).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (弄)
Primary Radical (部首): 廾 — にじゅうあし (two hands)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 廾
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ロウ, ル) when 弄 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いじく.る, ろう.する, いじ.る, ひねく.る, たわむ.れる, もてあそ.ぶ) when 弄 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 弄 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 廾 (にじゅうあし (two hands)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 廾 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 廾 (にじゅうあし (two hands))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 廾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 弄
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 弄 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 弄 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 弄 ("play with, tamper, trifle with") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 廾 (にじゅうあし (two hands)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 弄 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 廾 (にじゅうあし (two hands)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 廾 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 弄?
For 弄 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ロウ, ル and the Kunyomi is いじく.る, ろう.する, いじ.る, ひねく.る, たわむ.れる, もてあそ.ぶ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ロウ, ル) when 弄 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いじく.る, ろう.する, いじ.る, ひねく.る, たわむ.れる, もてあそ.ぶ) when 弄 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 弄 includes 弄る (いじくる (ijikuru) — play with), 弄する (ろうする (rousuru) — play with).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 弄 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 弄 (play with, tamper, trifle with), start with the 廾 (にじゅうあし (two hands)) 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 弄 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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