How to Write 瑠 (lapis lazuli) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 瑠 (“lapis lazuli”), indexed under the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical. Practice 瑠 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 瑠 (ル / る (ru) — lapis lazuli).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (瑠)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 瑠 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ル, リュウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 瑠 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 玉.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 瑠
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 瑠 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 瑠 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 瑠 ("lapis lazuli") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical. At 14 strokes, 瑠 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 玉 (たま / たまへん (jade/jewel)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 瑠?
For 瑠 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ル, リュウ and the Kunyomi is —. 瑠 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ル, リュウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 瑠 includes 瑠 (ル / る (ru) — lapis lazuli).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 瑠 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 瑠 (lapis lazuli), 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 瑠 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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