How to Write 痘 (pox, smallpox) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 痘 (“pox, smallpox”), indexed under the 疒 (やまいだれ (sickness)) radical. Practice 痘 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 痘 (トウ / とう (tou) — pox).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (痘)
Primary Radical (部首): 疒 — やまいだれ (sickness)
Radical Position: Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare))
Semantic Theme: Illness, medical conditions, symptoms, and diseases
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 痘 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (トウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 痘 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 疒 (やまいだれ (sickness)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 疒 (やまいだれ (sickness))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 疒.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 痘
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 痘 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 痘 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 痘 ("pox, smallpox") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 疒 (やまいだれ (sickness)) radical. At 12 strokes, 痘 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 疒 (やまいだれ (sickness)) radical (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 痘?
For 痘 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is トウ and the Kunyomi is —. 痘 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (トウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 痘 includes 痘 (トウ / とう (tou) — pox).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 痘 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 痘 (pox, smallpox), start with the 疒 (やまいだれ (sickness)) in the Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare)) 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 痘 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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