How to Write 範 (pattern, example, model) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 範 (“pattern, example, model”), indexed under the 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)) radical. Practice 範 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 範 (ハン / はん (han) — pattern).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (範)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 範 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 範 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 15 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 15 strokes under radical 竹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 範
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 範 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 範 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 範 ("pattern, example, model") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)) radical. At 15 strokes, 範 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 範?
For 範 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ハン and the Kunyomi is —. 範 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 範 includes 範 (ハン / はん (han) — pattern).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 範 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 範 (pattern, example, model), 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 範 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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