How to Write 確 (assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 確 (“assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid”), indexed under the 石 (いし (stone)) radical. Practice 確 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 確か (たしか (tashika) — assurance), 確かめる (たしかめる (tashikameru) — assurance).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (確)
Primary Radical (部首): 石 — いし (stone)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 石
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カク, コウ) when 確 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たし.か, たし.かめる) when 確 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 確 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 石 (いし (stone)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 石 (いし (stone))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 石.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 確
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 確 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 確 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 確 ("assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 石 (いし (stone)) radical. At 15 strokes, 確 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 石 (いし (stone)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 確?
For 確 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is カク, コウ and the Kunyomi is たし.か, たし.かめる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カク, コウ) when 確 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たし.か, たし.かめる) when 確 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 確 includes 確か (たしか (tashika) — assurance), 確かめる (たしかめる (tashikameru) — assurance).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 確 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 確 (assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid), start with the 石 (いし (stone)) 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 確 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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