How to Write 畿 (capital, suburbs of capital) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 畿 (“capital, suburbs of capital”), indexed under the 田 (た (rice field)) radical. Practice 畿 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 畿 (みやこ (miyako) — capital).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (畿)
Primary Radical (部首): 田 — た (rice field)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 田
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) when 畿 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (みやこ) when 畿 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 畿 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 田 (た (rice field)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 田 (た (rice field))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 田.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 畿
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 畿 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 畿 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 畿 ("capital, suburbs of capital") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 田 (た (rice field)) radical. At 15 strokes, 畿 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 田 (た (rice field)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 畿?
For 畿 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is キ and the Kunyomi is みやこ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) when 畿 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (みやこ) when 畿 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 畿 includes 畿 (みやこ (miyako) — capital).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 畿 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 畿 (capital, suburbs of capital), 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 畿 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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