How to Write 拶 (greeting, salutation) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the Jōyō Kanji (Jōyō Kanji (常用漢字)) character 拶 (“greeting, salutation”), indexed under the 拶 (—) radical. Practice 拶 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as ご挨拶 (ごあいさつ (go-aisatsu) — polite greeting).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (拶)
Primary Radical (部首): 拶 — —
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Jōyō Kanji (常用漢字) (Jōyō Kanji). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (サツ) when 拶 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (せま.る) when 拶 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 拶 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 拶 (—) radical. Establish the 拶 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 部首
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 部首.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 拶
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 拶 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 拶 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 拶 ("greeting, salutation") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a Jōyō Kanji (Jōyō Kanji (常用漢字)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 拶 (—) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 拶 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 拶 (—) radical. Establish the 拶 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 拶?
For 拶 (Jōyō Kanji), the Onyomi is サツ and the Kunyomi is せま.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (サツ) when 拶 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (せま.る) when 拶 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 拶 includes ご挨拶 (ごあいさつ (go-aisatsu) — polite greeting).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 拶 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 拶 (greeting, salutation), start with the 拶 (—) and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 拶 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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