How to Write 摩 (chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 摩 (“chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape”), indexed under the 手 (て / てへん (hand)) radical. Practice 摩 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 摩する (まする (masuru) — chafe), 摩る (さする (sasuru) — chafe).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (摩)
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 (マ) when 摩 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ま.する, さす.る, す.る) when 摩 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 摩 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 15 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 15 strokes under radical 手.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 摩
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 摩 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 摩 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 摩 ("chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape") is written with 15 strokes (15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 15 strokes, 摩 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 摩?
For 摩 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is マ and the Kunyomi is ま.する, さす.る, す.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (マ) when 摩 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ま.する, さす.る, す.る) when 摩 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 摩 includes 摩する (まする (masuru) — chafe), 摩る (さする (sasuru) — chafe).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 摩 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 摩 (chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape), 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 摩 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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