How to Write 応 (apply, answer, yes, OK, reply) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 応 (“apply, answer, yes, OK, reply”), indexed under the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical. Practice 応 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 応る (あたる (ataru) — apply), 応 (まさに (masani) — apply).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (応)
Primary Radical (部首): 心 — こころ / りっしんべん (heart)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Heart, thoughts, emotions, and psychological states
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (オウ, ヨウ, -ノウ) when 応 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あた.る, まさに, こた.える) when 応 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 応 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 心 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: 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 心.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 応
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 応 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 応 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 応 ("apply, answer, yes, OK, reply") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 応 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 心 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 応?
For 応 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is オウ, ヨウ, -ノウ and the Kunyomi is あた.る, まさに, こた.える. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (オウ, ヨウ, -ノウ) when 応 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あた.る, まさに, こた.える) when 応 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 応 includes 応る (あたる (ataru) — apply), 応 (まさに (masani) — apply).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 応 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 応 (apply, answer, yes, OK, reply), start with the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) 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 応 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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