How to Write 称 (appellation, praise, admire, name, title) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 称 (“appellation, praise, admire, name, title”), indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. Practice 称 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 称える (たたえる (tataeru) — appellation), 称える (となえる (tonaeru) — appellation).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (称)
Primary Radical (部首): 禾 — のぎ / のぎへん (grain)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Grain crops, autumn harvest, agriculture, and grain measure
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) when 称 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たた.える, とな.える, あ.げる, かな.う, はか.り, はか.る, ほめ.る) when 称 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 称 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 禾 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 10 strokes under radical 禾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 称
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 称 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 称 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 称 ("appellation, praise, admire, name, title") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. Written with 10 strokes, 称 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 禾 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 称?
For 称 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ショウ and the Kunyomi is たた.える, とな.える, あ.げる, かな.う, はか.り, はか.る, ほめ.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) when 称 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たた.える, とな.える, あ.げる, かな.う, はか.り, はか.る, ほめ.る) when 称 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 称 includes 称える (たたえる (tataeru) — appellation), 称える (となえる (tonaeru) — appellation).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 称 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 称 (appellation, praise, admire, name, title), start with the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) 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 称 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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