How to Write 究 (research, study) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 究 (“research, study”), indexed under the 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)) radical. Practice 究 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 究める (きわめる (kiwameru) — research).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (究)
Primary Radical (部首): 穴 — あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 穴
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キュウ, ク) when 究 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (きわ.める) when 究 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 究 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 穴 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 穴.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 究
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 究 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 究 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 究 ("research, study") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 究 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 穴 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 究?
For 究 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is キュウ, ク and the Kunyomi is きわ.める. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キュウ, ク) when 究 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (きわ.める) when 究 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 究 includes 究める (きわめる (kiwameru) — research).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 究 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 究 (research, study), start with the 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 究 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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