How to Write 窓 (window, pane) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 窓 (“window, pane”), indexed under the 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)) radical. Practice 窓 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 窓 (まど (mado) — window), 窓 (てんまど (tenmado) — window).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (窓)
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 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソウ, ス) when 窓 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まど, てんまど, けむだし) when 窓 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 窓 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 窓
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 窓 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 窓 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 窓 ("window, pane") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6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, 窓 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 窓?
For 窓 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ソウ, ス and the Kunyomi is まど, てんまど, けむだし. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソウ, ス) when 窓 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まど, てんまど, けむだし) when 窓 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 窓 includes 窓 (まど (mado) — window), 窓 (てんまど (tenmado) — window).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 窓 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 窓 (window, pane), 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 窓 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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