How to Write 熱 (heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 熱 (“heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion”), indexed under the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical. Practice 熱 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 熱い (あつい (atsui) — heat).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (熱)
Primary Radical (部首): 火 — ひ / れっか (fire)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Fire, heat, burning, cooking, light, and passion
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ネツ) when 熱 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あつ.い) when 熱 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 熱 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) 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: 火 (ひ / れっか (fire))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 火.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 熱
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 熱 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 熱 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 熱 ("heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical. At 15 strokes, 熱 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) 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 熱?
For 熱 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ネツ and the Kunyomi is あつ.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ネツ) when 熱 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あつ.い) when 熱 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 熱 includes 熱い (あつい (atsui) — heat).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 熱 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 熱 (heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion), start with the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) 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 熱 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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