How to Write 的 (bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 的 (“bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending”), indexed under the 白 (しろ (white)) radical. Practice 的 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 的 (まと (mato) — bull's eye).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (的)
Primary Radical (部首): 白 — しろ (white)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 白
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テキ) when 的 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まと) when 的 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 的 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 白 (しろ (white)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 白 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 白 (しろ (white))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 白.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 的
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 的 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 的 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 的 ("bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 白 (しろ (white)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 的 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 白 (しろ (white)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 白 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 的?
For 的 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is テキ and the Kunyomi is まと. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テキ) when 的 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まと) when 的 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 的 includes 的 (まと (mato) — bull's eye).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 的 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 的 (bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending), start with the 白 (しろ (white)) 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 的 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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