How to Write 晴 (clear up) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 晴 (“clear up”), indexed under the 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) radical. Practice 晴 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 晴れる (はれる (hareru) — clear up), 晴れ (はれ (hare) — clear up).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (晴)
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 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セイ) when 晴 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.れる, は.れ, は.れ-, -ば.れ, は.らす) when 晴 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 晴 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)
日 (sun) + 青 (phonetic SEI)
The sun radical (日) indicates weather, while 青 (SEI) indicates a pure, azure blue sky, signifying clear sunny weather.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 晴
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 晴 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 晴 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 晴 ("clear up") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) radical. At 12 strokes, 晴 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 晴?
For 晴 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is セイ and the Kunyomi is は.れる, は.れ, は.れ-, -ば.れ, は.らす. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セイ) when 晴 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.れる, は.れ, は.れ-, -ば.れ, は.らす) when 晴 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 晴 includes 晴れる (はれる (hareru) — clear up), 晴れ (はれ (hare) — clear up).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 晴 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 晴 (clear up), 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 晴 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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