How to Write 穀 (cereals, grain) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 穀 (“cereals, grain”), indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. Practice 穀 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 穀 (コク / こく (koku) — cereals).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (穀)
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 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). 穀 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 穀 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 14 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 14 strokes under radical 禾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 穀
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 穀 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 穀 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 穀 ("cereals, grain") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. At 14 strokes, 穀 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 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 穀?
For 穀 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is コク and the Kunyomi is —. 穀 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 穀 includes 穀 (コク / こく (koku) — cereals).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 穀 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 穀 (cereals, grain), 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 穀 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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