How to Write 耐 (-proof, enduring) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 耐 (“-proof, enduring”), indexed under the 而 (しかして (and yet)) radical. Practice 耐 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 耐える (たえる (taeru) — -proof).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (耐)
Primary Radical (部首): 而 — しかして (and yet)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 而
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タイ) when 耐 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (た.える) when 耐 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 耐 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 而 (しかして (and yet)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 而 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 而 (しかして (and yet))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 而.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 耐
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 耐 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 耐 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 耐 ("-proof, enduring") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 而 (しかして (and yet)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 耐 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 而 (しかして (and yet)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 而 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 耐?
For 耐 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is タイ and the Kunyomi is た.える. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タイ) when 耐 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (た.える) when 耐 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 耐 includes 耐える (たえる (taeru) — -proof).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 耐 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 耐 (-proof, enduring), start with the 而 (しかして (and yet)) 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 耐 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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