How to Write 浅 (shallow, superficial, frivolous, wretched, shameful) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 浅 (“shallow, superficial, frivolous, wretched, shameful”), indexed under the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical. Practice 浅 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 浅い (あさい (asai) — shallow).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (浅)
Primary Radical (部首): 水 — みず / さんずい (water)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Water, rivers, liquids, and cleansing
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セン) when 浅 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あさ.い) when 浅 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 浅 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 水 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: 水 (みず / さんずい (water))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 水.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 浅
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 浅 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 浅 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 浅 ("shallow, superficial, frivolous, wretched, shameful") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 浅 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 水 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 浅?
For 浅 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is セン and the Kunyomi is あさ.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セン) when 浅 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あさ.い) when 浅 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 浅 includes 浅い (あさい (asai) — shallow).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 浅 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 浅 (shallow, superficial, frivolous, wretched, shameful), start with the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) 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 浅 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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