How to Write 稿 (draft, copy, manuscript, straw) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 稿 (“draft, copy, manuscript, straw”), indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. Practice 稿 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 稿 (わら (wara) — draft), 稿 (したがき (shitagaki) — draft).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (稿)
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 (コウ) when 稿 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わら, したがき) when 稿 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 稿 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 15 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 15 strokes under radical 禾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 稿
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 稿 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 稿 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 稿 ("draft, copy, manuscript, straw") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. At 15 strokes, 稿 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 稿?
For 稿 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is コウ and the Kunyomi is わら, したがき. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 稿 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わら, したがき) when 稿 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 稿 includes 稿 (わら (wara) — draft), 稿 (したがき (shitagaki) — draft).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 稿 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 稿 (draft, copy, manuscript, straw), 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 稿 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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