How to Write 慢 (ridicule, laziness) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 慢 (“ridicule, laziness”), indexed under the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical. Practice 慢 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 慢 (マン / まん (man) — ridicule).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (慢)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 慢 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (マン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 慢 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 慢
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 慢 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 慢 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 慢 ("ridicule, laziness") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8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, 慢 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 慢?
For 慢 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is マン and the Kunyomi is —. 慢 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (マン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 慢 includes 慢 (マン / まん (man) — ridicule).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 慢 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 慢 (ridicule, laziness), 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 慢 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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