How to Write 群 (flock, group, crowd, herd, swarm) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 群 (“flock, group, crowd, herd, swarm”), indexed under the 羊 (ひつじ (sheep)) radical. Practice 群 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 群れる (むれる (mureru) — flock), 群れ (むれ (mure) — flock).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (群)
Primary Radical (部首): 羊 — ひつじ (sheep)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 羊
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (グン) when 群 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (む.れる, む.れ, むら, むら.がる) when 群 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 群 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 羊 (ひつじ (sheep)) 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: 羊 (ひつじ (sheep))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 羊.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 群
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 群 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 群 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 群 ("flock, group, crowd, herd, swarm") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 羊 (ひつじ (sheep)) radical. At 13 strokes, 群 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 羊 (ひつじ (sheep)) 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 群?
For 群 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is グン and the Kunyomi is む.れる, む.れ, むら, むら.がる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (グン) when 群 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (む.れる, む.れ, むら, むら.がる) when 群 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 群 includes 群れる (むれる (mureru) — flock), 群れ (むれ (mure) — flock).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 群 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 群 (flock, group, crowd, herd, swarm), start with the 羊 (ひつじ (sheep)) 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 群 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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