How to Write 瘍 (swelling, boil, tumor) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 瘍 (“swelling, boil, tumor”), indexed under the 疒 (やまいだれ (sickness)) radical. Practice 瘍 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 瘍 (かさ (kasa) — swelling).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (瘍)
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). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヨウ) when 瘍 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かさ) when 瘍 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 瘍 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 14 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 14 strokes under radical 疒.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 瘍
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 瘍 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 瘍 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 瘍 ("swelling, boil, tumor") is written with 14 strokes (14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 14 strokes, 瘍 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 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 瘍?
For 瘍 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ヨウ and the Kunyomi is かさ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヨウ) when 瘍 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かさ) when 瘍 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 瘍 includes 瘍 (かさ (kasa) — swelling).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 瘍 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 瘍 (swelling, boil, tumor), 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 瘍 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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