How to Write 王 (king, rule, magnate) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 4-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) character 王 (“king, rule, magnate”), indexed under the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical. Practice 王 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 王 (オウ / おう (ou) — king).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (王)
Primary Radical (部首): 玉 — たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 玉
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生) (JLPT N3). 王 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (オウ, -ノウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (4画): With only 4 strokes, 王 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 4 strokes under radical 玉.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 王
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 王 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 王 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 王 ("king, rule, magnate") is written with 4 strokes (4画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical. With only 4 strokes, 王 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 王?
For 王 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is オウ, -ノウ and the Kunyomi is —. 王 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (オウ, -ノウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 王 includes 王 (オウ / おう (ou) — king).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 王 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 4 strokes of 王 (king, rule, magnate), start with the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 王 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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