How to Write 期 (period, time, date, term) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 期 (“period, time, date, term”), indexed under the 月 (つき (moon/month)) radical. Practice 期 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 期 (キ / き (ki) — period).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (期)
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 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N3). 期 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ, ゴ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 期 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 期
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 期 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 期 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 期 ("period, time, date, term") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 月 (つき (moon/month)) radical. At 12 strokes, 期 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 期?
For 期 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is キ, ゴ and the Kunyomi is —. 期 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ, ゴ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 期 includes 期 (キ / き (ki) — period).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 期 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 期 (period, time, date, term), 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 期 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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