How to Write 界 (world, boundary) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 界 (“world, boundary”), indexed under the 田 (た (rice field)) radical. Practice 界 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 界 (カイ / かい (kai) — world).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (界)
Primary Radical (部首): 田 — た (rice field)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 田
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N4). 界 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カイ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 界 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 田 (た (rice field)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 田 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
田 (meaning) + 田 (sound デン)
Derived from the meaning radical 田 (た (rice field)) and the phonetic component 田, giving the on-reading デン.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 界
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 界 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 界 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 界 ("world, boundary") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 田 (た (rice field)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 界 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 田 (た (rice field)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 田 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 界?
For 界 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is カイ and the Kunyomi is —. 界 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カイ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 界 includes 界 (カイ / かい (kai) — world).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 界 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 界 (world, boundary), 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 界 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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