How to Write 現 (present, existing, actual) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 現 (“present, existing, actual”), indexed under the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical. Practice 現 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 現れる (あらわれる (arawareru) — present), 現す (あらわす (arawasu) — present).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (現)
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 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ゲン) when 現 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あらわ.れる, あらわ.す, うつつ, うつ.つ) when 現 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 現 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 玉 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 玉.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 現
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 現 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 現 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 現 ("present, existing, actual") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 現 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 玉 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 現?
For 現 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ゲン and the Kunyomi is あらわ.れる, あらわ.す, うつつ, うつ.つ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ゲン) when 現 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あらわ.れる, あらわ.す, うつつ, うつ.つ) when 現 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 現 includes 現れる (あらわれる (arawareru) — present), 現す (あらわす (arawasu) — present).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 現 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 現 (present, existing, actual), 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 現 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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