How to Write 机 (desk, table) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 6-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 机 (“desk, table”), indexed under the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical. Practice 机 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 机 (つくえ (tsukue) — desk).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (机)
Primary Radical (部首): 木 — き / きへん (tree)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Trees, plants, wooden artifacts, and forest nature
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) when 机 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つくえ) when 机 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (6画): Written with 6 strokes, 机 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 木 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
木 (meaning) + 木 (sound モク)
Derived from the meaning radical 木 (き / きへん (tree)) and the phonetic component 木, giving the on-reading モク / ボク.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 机
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 机 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 机 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 机 ("desk, table") is written with 6 strokes (6画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical. Written with 6 strokes, 机 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 木 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 机?
For 机 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is キ and the Kunyomi is つくえ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) when 机 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つくえ) when 机 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 机 includes 机 (つくえ (tsukue) — desk).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 机 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 6 strokes of 机 (desk, table), start with the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) 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 机 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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