How to Write 敷 (spread, pave, sit, promulgate) — 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 敷 (“spread, pave, sit, promulgate”), indexed under the 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical. Practice 敷 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 敷く (しく (shiku) — spread), 敷き (しき (shiki) — spread).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (敷)
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 (フ) when 敷 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (し.く, -し.き) when 敷 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 敷 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 15 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 15 strokes under radical 攴.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 敷
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 敷 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 敷 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 敷 ("spread, pave, sit, promulgate") 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 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) radical. At 15 strokes, 敷 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 敷?
For 敷 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is フ and the Kunyomi is し.く, -し.き. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フ) when 敷 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (し.く, -し.き) when 敷 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 敷 includes 敷く (しく (shiku) — spread), 敷き (しき (shiki) — spread).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 敷 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 敷 (spread, pave, sit, promulgate), 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 敷 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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