How to Write 御 (honorable, manipulate, govern) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 御 (“honorable, manipulate, govern”), indexed under the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) radical. Practice 御 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 御 (おん (on) — honorable), 御 (お (o) — honorable).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (御)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ギョ, ゴ) when 御 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おん-, お-, み-) when 御 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 御 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 彳.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 御
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 御 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 御 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 御 ("honorable, manipulate, govern") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) radical. At 12 strokes, 御 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 御?
For 御 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ギョ, ゴ and the Kunyomi is おん-, お-, み-. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ギョ, ゴ) when 御 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おん-, お-, み-) when 御 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 御 includes 御 (おん (on) — honorable), 御 (お (o) — honorable).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 御 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 御 (honorable, manipulate, govern), 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 御 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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