How to Write 散 (scatter, disperse, spend, squander) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 散 (“scatter, disperse, spend, squander”), indexed under the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical. Practice 散 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 散る (ちる (chiru) — scatter), 散らす (ちらす (chirasu) — scatter).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (散)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (サン) when 散 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ち.る, ち.らす, -ち.らす, ち.らかす, ち.らかる, ち.らばる, ばら, ばら.ける) when 散 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 散 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 散
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 散 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 散 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 散 ("scatter, disperse, spend, squander") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical. At 12 strokes, 散 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 散?
For 散 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is サン and the Kunyomi is ち.る, ち.らす, -ち.らす, ち.らかす, ち.らかる, ち.らばる, ばら, ばら.ける. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (サン) when 散 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ち.る, ち.らす, -ち.らす, ち.らかす, ち.らかる, ち.らばる, ばら, ばら.ける) when 散 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 散 includes 散る (ちる (chiru) — scatter), 散らす (ちらす (chirasu) — scatter).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 散 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 散 (scatter, disperse, spend, squander), 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 散 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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