How to Write 敢 (daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 敢 (“daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic”), indexed under the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical. Practice 敢 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 敢えて (あえて (aete) — daring), 敢えない (あえない (aenai) — daring).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (敢)
Primary Radical (部首): 攴 — ぼくづくり (strike)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Tapping, governing, discipline, and intentional action
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 敢 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あ.えて, あ.えない, あ.えず) when 敢 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 敢 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 攴.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 敢
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 敢 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 敢 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 敢 ("daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical. At 12 strokes, 敢 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 敢?
For 敢 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is カン and the Kunyomi is あ.えて, あ.えない, あ.えず. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 敢 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あ.えて, あ.えない, あ.えず) when 敢 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 敢 includes 敢えて (あえて (aete) — daring), 敢えない (あえない (aenai) — daring).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 敢 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 敢 (daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic), start with the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) in the Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri)) 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 敢 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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