How to Write 普 (universal, wide(ly), generally, Prussia) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 普 (“universal, wide(ly), generally, Prussia”), indexed under the 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) radical. Practice 普 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 普く (あまねく (amaneku) — universal), 普 (あまねし (amaneshi) — universal).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (普)
Primary Radical (部首): 日 — ひ / にち (sun/day)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Sun, daylight, time, brightness, and warmth
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フ) when 普 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あまね.く, あまねし) when 普 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 普 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) 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: 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 日.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 普
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 普 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 普 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 普 ("universal, wide(ly), generally, Prussia") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) radical. At 12 strokes, 普 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) 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 普?
For 普 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is フ and the Kunyomi is あまね.く, あまねし. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フ) when 普 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あまね.く, あまねし) when 普 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 普 includes 普く (あまねく (amaneku) — universal), 普 (あまねし (amaneshi) — universal).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 普 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 普 (universal, wide(ly), generally, Prussia), start with the 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) 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 普 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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