How to Write 窒 (plug up, obstruct) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 窒 (“plug up, obstruct”), indexed under the 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)) radical. Practice 窒 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 窒 (チツ / ちつ (chitsu) — plug up).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (窒)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 窒 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チツ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 窒 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 9 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 11 strokes under radical 穴.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 窒
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 窒 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 窒 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 窒 ("plug up, obstruct") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8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 11 strokes, 窒 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 窒?
For 窒 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is チツ and the Kunyomi is —. 窒 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チツ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 窒 includes 窒 (チツ / ちつ (chitsu) — plug up).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 窒 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 窒 (plug up, obstruct), 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 窒 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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