How to Write 疑 (doubt, distrust, be suspicious, question) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 疑 (“doubt, distrust, be suspicious, question”), indexed under the 疋 (ひき (bolt of cloth)) radical. Practice 疑 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 疑う (うたがう (utagau) — doubt).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (疑)
Primary Radical (部首): 疋 — ひき (bolt of cloth)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 疋
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ギ) when 疑 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (うたが.う) when 疑 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 疑 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 疋 (ひき (bolt of cloth)) 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: 疋 (ひき (bolt of cloth))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 疋.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 疑
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 疑 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 疑 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 疑 ("doubt, distrust, be suspicious, question") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 疋 (ひき (bolt of cloth)) radical. At 14 strokes, 疑 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 疋 (ひき (bolt of cloth)) 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 疑?
For 疑 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ギ and the Kunyomi is うたが.う. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ギ) when 疑 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (うたが.う) when 疑 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 疑 includes 疑う (うたがう (utagau) — doubt).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 疑 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 疑 (doubt, distrust, be suspicious, question), start with the 疋 (ひき (bolt of cloth)) 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 疑 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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