How to Write 盛 (boom, prosper, copulate) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 盛 (“boom, prosper, copulate”), indexed under the 皿 (さら (dish)) radical. Practice 盛 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 盛る (もる (moru) — boom), 盛る (さかる (sakaru) — boom).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (盛)
Primary Radical (部首): 皿 — さら (dish)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 皿
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セイ, ジョウ) when 盛 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (も.る, さか.る, さか.ん) when 盛 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 盛 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 皿 (さら (dish)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 皿 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 皿 (さら (dish))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 皿.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 盛
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 盛 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 盛 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 盛 ("boom, prosper, copulate") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 皿 (さら (dish)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 盛 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 皿 (さら (dish)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 皿 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 盛?
For 盛 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is セイ, ジョウ and the Kunyomi is も.る, さか.る, さか.ん. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セイ, ジョウ) when 盛 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (も.る, さか.る, さか.ん) when 盛 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 盛 includes 盛る (もる (moru) — boom), 盛る (さかる (sakaru) — boom).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 盛 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 盛 (boom, prosper, copulate), start with the 皿 (さら (dish)) 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 盛 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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