How to Write 栃 (horse chestnut, (kokuji)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 栃 (“horse chestnut, (kokuji)”), indexed under the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical. Practice 栃 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 栃 (とち (tochi) — horse chestnut).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (栃)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N1). 栃 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (とち) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 栃 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 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 木 (き / きへん (tree))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 木.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 栃
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 栃 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 栃 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 栃 ("horse chestnut, (kokuji)") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 栃 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 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 栃?
For 栃 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is — and the Kunyomi is とち. 栃 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (とち) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 栃 includes 栃 (とち (tochi) — horse chestnut).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 栃 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 栃 (horse chestnut, (kokuji)), 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 栃 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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