How to Write 糧 (provisions, food, bread) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 18-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 糧 (“provisions, food, bread”), indexed under the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical. Practice 糧 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 糧 (かて (kate) — provisions).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (糧)
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 (リョウ, ロウ) when 糧 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かて) when 糧 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (18画): At 18 strokes, 糧 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 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 米 (こめ (rice))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 18 strokes under radical 米.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 糧
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 糧 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 糧 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 糧 ("provisions, food, bread") is written with 18 strokes (18画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 米 (こめ (rice)) radical. At 18 strokes, 糧 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 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 糧?
For 糧 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is リョウ, ロウ and the Kunyomi is かて. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ, ロウ) when 糧 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かて) when 糧 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 糧 includes 糧 (かて (kate) — provisions).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 糧 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 18 strokes of 糧 (provisions, food, bread), 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 糧 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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