How to Write 朝 (morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 朝 (“morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period”), indexed under the 月 (つき (moon/month)) radical. Practice 朝 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 朝 (あさ (asa) — morning).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (朝)
Primary Radical (部首): 月 — つき (moon/month)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 月
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ) when 朝 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あさ) when 朝 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 朝 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 月 (つき (moon/month)) 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: 月 (つき (moon/month))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 月.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 朝
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 朝 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 朝 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 朝 ("morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 月 (つき (moon/month)) radical. At 12 strokes, 朝 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 月 (つき (moon/month)) 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 朝?
For 朝 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is チョウ and the Kunyomi is あさ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ) when 朝 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あさ) when 朝 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 朝 includes 朝 (あさ (asa) — morning).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 朝 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 朝 (morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period), start with the 月 (つき (moon/month)) 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 朝 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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