How to Write 慣 (accustomed, get used to, become experienced) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 慣 (“accustomed, get used to, become experienced”), indexed under the 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart)) radical. Practice 慣 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 慣れる (なれる (nareru) — accustomed), 慣らす (ならす (narasu) — accustomed).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (慣)
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 N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 慣 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (な.れる, な.らす) when 慣 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 慣 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 慣
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 慣 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 慣 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 慣 ("accustomed, get used to, become experienced") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N3 (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, 慣 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 慣?
For 慣 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is カン and the Kunyomi is な.れる, な.らす. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 慣 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (な.れる, な.らす) when 慣 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 慣 includes 慣れる (なれる (nareru) — accustomed), 慣らす (ならす (narasu) — accustomed).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 慣 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 慣 (accustomed, get used to, become experienced), 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 慣 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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