How to Write 積 (volume, product (x*y), acreage, contents, pile up) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 16-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 積 (“volume, product (x*y), acreage, contents, pile up”), indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. Practice 積 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 積む (つむ (tsumu) — volume), 積み (づみ (zumi) — volume).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (積)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セキ) when 積 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.む, -づ.み, つ.もる, つ.もり) when 積 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (16画): At 16 strokes, 積 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 16 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 16 strokes under radical 禾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 積
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 積 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 積 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 積 ("volume, product (x*y), acreage, contents, pile up") is written with 16 strokes (16画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) radical. At 16 strokes, 積 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 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 積?
For 積 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is セキ and the Kunyomi is つ.む, -づ.み, つ.もる, つ.もり. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セキ) when 積 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.む, -づ.み, つ.もる, つ.もり) when 積 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 積 includes 積む (つむ (tsumu) — volume), 積み (づみ (zumi) — volume).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 積 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 16 strokes of 積 (volume, product (x*y), acreage, contents, pile up), 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 積 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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