How to Write 整 (organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 16-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 整 (“organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter”), indexed under the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical. Practice 整 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 整える (ととのえる (totonoeru) — organize), 整う (ととのう (totonou) — organize).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (整)
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 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セイ) when 整 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ととの.える, ととの.う) when 整 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (16画): At 16 strokes, 整 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 16 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 16 strokes under radical 攴.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 整
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 整 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 整 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 整 ("organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter") is written with 16 strokes (16画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical. At 16 strokes, 整 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 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 整?
For 整 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is セイ and the Kunyomi is ととの.える, ととの.う. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セイ) when 整 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ととの.える, ととの.う) when 整 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 整 includes 整える (ととのえる (totonoeru) — organize), 整う (ととのう (totonou) — organize).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 整 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 16 strokes of 整 (organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter), 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 整 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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