How to Write 続 (continue, series, sequel) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 続 (“continue, series, sequel”), indexed under the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) radical. Practice 続 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 続く (つづく (tsuzuku) — continue), 続ける (つづける (tsuzukeru) — continue).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (続)
Primary Radical (部首): 糸 — いと / いとへん (silk/thread)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Silk, threads, textiles, weaving, and connecting ties
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ゾク, ショク, コウ, キョウ) when 続 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つづ.く, つづ.ける, つぐ.ない) when 続 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 続 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 糸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 続
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 続 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 続 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 続 ("continue, series, sequel") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) radical. At 13 strokes, 続 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 続?
For 続 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ゾク, ショク, コウ, キョウ and the Kunyomi is つづ.く, つづ.ける, つぐ.ない. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ゾク, ショク, コウ, キョウ) when 続 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つづ.く, つづ.ける, つぐ.ない) when 続 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 続 includes 続く (つづく (tsuzuku) — continue), 続ける (つづける (tsuzukeru) — continue).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 続 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 続 (continue, series, sequel), start with the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) 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 続 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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