How to Write 耀 (shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 20-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 耀 (“shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle”), indexed under the 羽 (はね (feather)) radical. Practice 耀 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 耀く (かがやく (kagayaku) — shine), 耀 (ひかり (hikari) — shine).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (耀)
Primary Radical (部首): 羽 — はね (feather)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 羽
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヨウ) when 耀 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かがや.く, ひかり) when 耀 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (20画): At 20 strokes, 耀 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 羽 (はね (feather)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 20 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 羽 (はね (feather))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 20 strokes under radical 羽.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 耀
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 耀 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 耀 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 耀 ("shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle") is written with 20 strokes (20画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 羽 (はね (feather)) radical. At 20 strokes, 耀 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 羽 (はね (feather)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 20 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 耀?
For 耀 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ヨウ and the Kunyomi is かがや.く, ひかり. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヨウ) when 耀 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かがや.く, ひかり) when 耀 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 耀 includes 耀く (かがやく (kagayaku) — shine), 耀 (ひかり (hikari) — shine).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 耀 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 20 strokes of 耀 (shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle), start with the 羽 (はね (feather)) 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 耀 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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