How to Write 置 (placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind) — 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 置 (“placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind”), indexed under the 网 (あみがしら (net)) radical. Practice 置 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 置く (おく (oku) — placement), 置き (おき (oki) — placement).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (置)
Primary Radical (部首): 网 — あみがしら (net)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 网
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チ) when 置 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (お.く, -お.き) when 置 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 置 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 网 (あみがしら (net)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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: 网 (あみがしら (net))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 网.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 置
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 置 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 置 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 置 ("placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind") 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 网 (あみがしら (net)) radical. At 13 strokes, 置 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 网 (あみがしら (net)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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 置?
For 置 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is チ and the Kunyomi is お.く, -お.き. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チ) when 置 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (お.く, -お.き) when 置 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 置 includes 置く (おく (oku) — placement), 置き (おき (oki) — placement).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 置 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 置 (placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind), start with the 网 (あみがしら (net)) 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 置 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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