How to Write 章 (badge, chapter, composition, poem, design) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 章 (“badge, chapter, composition, poem, design”), indexed under the 立 (たつ (stand)) radical. Practice 章 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 章 (ショウ / しょう (shou) — badge).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (章)
Primary Radical (部首): 立 — たつ (stand)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 立
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N2). 章 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 章 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 立 (たつ (stand)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 立 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: 立 (たつ (stand))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 立.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 章
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 章 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 章 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 章 ("badge, chapter, composition, poem, design") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 立 (たつ (stand)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 章 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 立 (たつ (stand)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 立 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 章?
For 章 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ショウ and the Kunyomi is —. 章 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 章 includes 章 (ショウ / しょう (shou) — badge).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 章 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 章 (badge, chapter, composition, poem, design), start with the 立 (たつ (stand)) 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 章 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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