How to Write 弘 (vast, broad, wide) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 弘 (“vast, broad, wide”), indexed under the 弓 (ゆみ (bow)) radical. Practice 弘 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 弘い (ひろい (hiroi) — vast).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (弘)
Primary Radical (部首): 弓 — ゆみ (bow)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 弓
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ, グ) when 弘 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ひろ.い) when 弘 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 弘 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 弓 (ゆみ (bow)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 弓 (ゆみ (bow))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 弓.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 弘
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 弘 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 弘 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 弘 ("vast, broad, wide") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 弓 (ゆみ (bow)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 弘 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 弓 (ゆみ (bow)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 弘?
For 弘 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is コウ, グ and the Kunyomi is ひろ.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ, グ) when 弘 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ひろ.い) when 弘 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 弘 includes 弘い (ひろい (hiroi) — vast).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 弘 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 弘 (vast, broad, wide), start with the 弓 (ゆみ (bow)) 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 弘 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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