How to Write 態 (attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 態 (“attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)”), indexed under the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical. Practice 態 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 態と (わざと (wazato) — attitude).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (態)
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 (タイ) when 態 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わざ.と) when 態 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 態 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 心.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 態
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 態 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 態 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 態 ("attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical. At 14 strokes, 態 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 態?
For 態 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is タイ and the Kunyomi is わざ.と. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タイ) when 態 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わざ.と) when 態 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 態 includes 態と (わざと (wazato) — attitude).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 態 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 態 (attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)), 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 態 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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