How to Write 移 (shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 移 (“shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire)”), indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. Practice 移 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 移る (うつる (utsuru) — shift), 移す (うつす (utsusu) — shift).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (移)
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 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (イ) when 移 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (うつ.る, うつ.す) when 移 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 移 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 9 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 11 strokes under radical 禾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 移
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 移 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 移 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 移 ("shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire)") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 移 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 移?
For 移 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is イ and the Kunyomi is うつ.る, うつ.す. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (イ) when 移 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (うつ.る, うつ.す) when 移 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 移 includes 移る (うつる (utsuru) — shift), 移す (うつす (utsusu) — shift).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 移 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 移 (shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire)), 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 移 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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