How to Write 異 (uncommon, different, queerness, strangeness, wonderful) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 異 (“uncommon, different, queerness, strangeness, wonderful”), indexed under the 田 (た (rice field)) radical. Practice 異 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 異 (こと (koto) — uncommon), 異なる (ことなる (kotonaru) — uncommon).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (異)
Primary Radical (部首): 田 — た (rice field)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 田
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (イ) when 異 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (こと, こと.なる, け) when 異 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 異 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 田 (た (rice field))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 田.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 異
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 異 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 異 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 異 ("uncommon, different, queerness, strangeness, wonderful") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 田 (た (rice field)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 異 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 異?
For 異 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is イ and the Kunyomi is こと, こと.なる, け. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (イ) when 異 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (こと, こと.なる, け) when 異 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 異 includes 異 (こと (koto) — uncommon), 異なる (ことなる (kotonaru) — uncommon).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 異 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 異 (uncommon, different, queerness, strangeness, wonderful), 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 異 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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