How to Write 曜 (weekday) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 18-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 曜 (“weekday”), indexed under the 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) radical. Practice 曜 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 曜 (ヨウ / よう (you) — weekday).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (曜)
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 N4). 曜 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヨウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (18画): At 18 strokes, 曜 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 18 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 18 strokes under radical 日.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 曜
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 曜 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 曜 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 曜 ("weekday") is written with 18 strokes (18画) as a JLPT N4 (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 18 strokes, 曜 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 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 曜?
For 曜 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is ヨウ and the Kunyomi is —. 曜 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヨウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 曜 includes 曜 (ヨウ / よう (you) — weekday).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 曜 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 18 strokes of 曜 (weekday), 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 曜 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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