How to Write 歓 (delight, joy) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 歓 (“delight, joy”), indexed under the 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn)) radical. Practice 歓 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 歓ぶ (よろこぶ (yorokobu) — delight).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (歓)
Primary Radical (部首): 欠 — あくび (lack/yawn)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Breathing out, yearning, singing, and deficiency
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 歓 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (よろこ.ぶ) when 歓 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 歓 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 欠.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 歓
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 歓 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 歓 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 歓 ("delight, joy") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn)) radical. At 15 strokes, 歓 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 歓?
For 歓 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is カン and the Kunyomi is よろこ.ぶ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 歓 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (よろこ.ぶ) when 歓 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 歓 includes 歓ぶ (よろこぶ (yorokobu) — delight).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 歓 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 歓 (delight, joy), start with the 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn)) in the Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri)) 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 歓 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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