How to Write 稜 (angle, edge, corner, power, majesty) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 稜 (“angle, edge, corner, power, majesty”), indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. Practice 稜 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 稜 (いつ (itsu) — angle), 稜 (かど (kado) — angle).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (稜)
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 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ, ロウ) when 稜 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いつ, かど) when 稜 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 稜 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) 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: 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 禾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 稜
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 稜 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 稜 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 稜 ("angle, edge, corner, power, majesty") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. At 13 strokes, 稜 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) 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 稜?
For 稜 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is リョウ, ロウ and the Kunyomi is いつ, かど. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ, ロウ) when 稜 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いつ, かど) when 稜 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 稜 includes 稜 (いつ (itsu) — angle), 稜 (かど (kado) — angle).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 稜 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 稜 (angle, edge, corner, power, majesty), 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 稜 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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