How to Write 斑 (spot, blemish, speck, patches) — 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 斑 (“spot, blemish, speck, patches”), indexed under the 文 (ぶん (script)) radical. Practice 斑 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 斑 (ふ (fu) — spot), 斑 (まだら (madara) — spot).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (斑)
Primary Radical (部首): 文 — ぶん (script)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 文
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハン) when 斑 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふ, まだら) when 斑 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 斑 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 文 (ぶん (script)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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: 文 (ぶん (script))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 文.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 斑
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 斑 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 斑 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 斑 ("spot, blemish, speck, patches") 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 文 (ぶん (script)) radical. At 12 strokes, 斑 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 文 (ぶん (script)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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 斑?
For 斑 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ハン and the Kunyomi is ふ, まだら. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハン) when 斑 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふ, まだら) when 斑 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 斑 includes 斑 (ふ (fu) — spot), 斑 (まだら (madara) — spot).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 斑 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 斑 (spot, blemish, speck, patches), start with the 文 (ぶん (script)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 斑 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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