How to Write 旗 (flag, banner, standard) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 旗 (“flag, banner, standard”), indexed under the 方 (ほう (direction)) radical. Practice 旗 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 旗 (はた (hata) — flag).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (旗)
Primary Radical (部首): 方 — ほう (direction)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 方
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) when 旗 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はた) when 旗 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 旗 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 方 (ほう (direction)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 方 (ほう (direction))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 方.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 旗
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 旗 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 旗 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 旗 ("flag, banner, standard") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 方 (ほう (direction)) radical. At 14 strokes, 旗 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 方 (ほう (direction)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 旗?
For 旗 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is キ and the Kunyomi is はた. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) when 旗 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はた) when 旗 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 旗 includes 旗 (はた (hata) — flag).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 旗 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 旗 (flag, banner, standard), start with the 方 (ほう (direction)) 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 旗 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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