How to Write 径 (diameter, path, method) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 径 (“diameter, path, method”), indexed under the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) radical. Practice 径 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 径 (みち (michi) — diameter), 径 (こみち (komichi) — diameter).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (径)
Primary Radical (部首): 彳 — ぎょうにんべん (step/action)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 彳
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケイ) when 径 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (みち, こみち, さしわたし, ただちに) when 径 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 径 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 彳 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: 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 彳.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 径
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 径 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 径 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 径 ("diameter, path, method") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 径 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 彳 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 径?
For 径 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ケイ and the Kunyomi is みち, こみち, さしわたし, ただちに. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケイ) when 径 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (みち, こみち, さしわたし, ただちに) when 径 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 径 includes 径 (みち (michi) — diameter), 径 (こみち (komichi) — diameter).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 径 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 径 (diameter, path, method), start with the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) 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 径 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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