How to Write 田 (rice field, rice paddy) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) character 田 (“rice field, rice paddy”), indexed under the 田 (た (rice field)) radical. Practice 田 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 田 (た (ta) — rice field).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (田)
Primary Radical (部首): 田 — た (rice field)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 田
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (デン) when 田 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (た) when 田 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 田 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 田 (た (rice field)) 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: 田 (た (rice field))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 田.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 田
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 田 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 田 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 田 ("rice field, rice paddy") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 田 (た (rice field)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 田 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 田 (た (rice field)) 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 田?
For 田 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is デン and the Kunyomi is た. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (デン) when 田 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (た) when 田 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 田 includes 田 (た (ta) — rice field).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 田 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 田 (rice field, rice paddy), start with the 田 (た (rice field)) 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 田 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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