How to Write 罰 (penalty, punishment) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 罰 (“penalty, punishment”), indexed under the 网 (あみがしら (net)) radical. Practice 罰 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 罰する (ばっする (bassuru) — penalty).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (罰)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (バツ, バチ, ハツ) when 罰 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ばっ.する) when 罰 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 罰 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 14 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 14 strokes under radical 网.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 罰
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 罰 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 罰 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 罰 ("penalty, punishment") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 网 (あみがしら (net)) radical. At 14 strokes, 罰 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 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 罰?
For 罰 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is バツ, バチ, ハツ and the Kunyomi is ばっ.する. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (バツ, バチ, ハツ) when 罰 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ばっ.する) when 罰 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 罰 includes 罰する (ばっする (bassuru) — penalty).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 罰 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 罰 (penalty, punishment), 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 罰 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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