How to Write 福 (blessing, fortune, luck, wealth) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 福 (“blessing, fortune, luck, wealth”), indexed under the 示 (しめす / しめすへん (altar/show)) radical. Practice 福 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 福 (フク / ふく (fuku) — blessing).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (福)
Primary Radical (部首): 示 — しめす / しめすへん (altar/show)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 示
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N3). 福 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 福 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 示 (しめす / しめすへん (altar/show)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 示 (しめす / しめすへん (altar/show))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 示.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 福
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 福 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 福 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 福 ("blessing, fortune, luck, wealth") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 示 (しめす / しめすへん (altar/show)) radical. At 13 strokes, 福 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 示 (しめす / しめすへん (altar/show)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 福?
For 福 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is フク and the Kunyomi is —. 福 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 福 includes 福 (フク / ふく (fuku) — blessing).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 福 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 福 (blessing, fortune, luck, wealth), start with the 示 (しめす / しめすへん (altar/show)) 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 福 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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