How to Write 摘 (pinch, pick, pluck, trim, clip) — 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 摘 (“pinch, pick, pluck, trim, clip”), indexed under the 手 (て / てへん (hand)) radical. Practice 摘 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 摘む (つむ (tsumu) — pinch).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (摘)
Primary Radical (部首): 手 — て / てへん (hand)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Hands, holding, grasping, craft, and manual action
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テキ) when 摘 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.む) when 摘 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 摘 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 手 (て / てへん (hand)) 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: 手 (て / てへん (hand))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 手.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 摘
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 摘 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 摘 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 摘 ("pinch, pick, pluck, trim, clip") 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 手 (て / てへん (hand)) radical. At 14 strokes, 摘 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 手 (て / てへん (hand)) 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 摘?
For 摘 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is テキ and the Kunyomi is つ.む. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テキ) when 摘 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.む) when 摘 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 摘 includes 摘む (つむ (tsumu) — pinch).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 摘 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 摘 (pinch, pick, pluck, trim, clip), start with the 手 (て / てへん (hand)) 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 摘 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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