How to Write 糖 (sugar) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 16-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 糖 (“sugar”), indexed under the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical. Practice 糖 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 糖 (トウ / とう (tou) — sugar).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (糖)
Primary Radical (部首): 米 — こめ (rice)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 米
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). 糖 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (トウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (16画): At 16 strokes, 糖 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 米 (こめ (rice))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 16 strokes under radical 米.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 糖
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 糖 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 糖 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 糖 ("sugar") is written with 16 strokes (16画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical. At 16 strokes, 糖 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 糖?
For 糖 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is トウ and the Kunyomi is —. 糖 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (トウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 糖 includes 糖 (トウ / とう (tou) — sugar).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 糖 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 16 strokes of 糖 (sugar), 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 糖 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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