How to Write 粋 (chic, style, purity, essence, pith) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 粋 (“chic, style, purity, essence, pith”), indexed under the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical. Practice 粋 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 粋 (いき (iki) — chic).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (粋)
Primary Radical (部首): 米 — こめ (rice)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 米
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (スイ) when 粋 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いき) when 粋 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 粋 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 米 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 米 (こめ (rice))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 10 strokes under radical 米.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 粋
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 粋 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 粋 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 粋 ("chic, style, purity, essence, pith") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical. Written with 10 strokes, 粋 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 米 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 粋?
For 粋 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is スイ and the Kunyomi is いき. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (スイ) when 粋 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (いき) when 粋 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 粋 includes 粋 (いき (iki) — chic).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 粋 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 粋 (chic, style, purity, essence, pith), start with the 米 (こめ (rice)) 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 粋 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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