How to Write 管 (pipe, tube, wind instrument, drunken talk, control) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 管 (“pipe, tube, wind instrument, drunken talk, control”), indexed under the 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)) radical. Practice 管 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 管 (くだ (kuda) — pipe).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (管)
Primary Radical (部首): 竹 — たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Bamboo, flutes, scrolls, baskets, and writing brushes
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 管 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (くだ) when 管 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 管 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 竹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 管
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 管 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 管 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 管 ("pipe, tube, wind instrument, drunken talk, control") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)) radical. At 14 strokes, 管 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 管?
For 管 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is カン and the Kunyomi is くだ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 管 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (くだ) when 管 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 管 includes 管 (くだ (kuda) — pipe).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 管 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 管 (pipe, tube, wind instrument, drunken talk, control), start with the 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)) in the Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri)) 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 管 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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