How to Write 構 (posture, stance, appearance, build, set up) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 構 (“posture, stance, appearance, build, set up”), indexed under the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical. Practice 構 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 構える (かまえる (kamaeru) — posture), 構う (かまう (kamau) — posture).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (構)
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 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 構 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かま.える, かま.う) when 構 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 構 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 木 (き / きへん (tree))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 木.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 構
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 構 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 構 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 構 ("posture, stance, appearance, build, set up") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical. At 14 strokes, 構 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 木 (き / きへん (tree)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 構?
For 構 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is コウ and the Kunyomi is かま.える, かま.う. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 構 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かま.える, かま.う) when 構 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 構 includes 構える (かまえる (kamaeru) — posture), 構う (かまう (kamau) — posture).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 構 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 構 (posture, stance, appearance, build, set up), 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 構 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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