How to Write 聡 (wise, fast learner) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 聡 (“wise, fast learner”), indexed under the 耳 (みみ (ear)) radical. Practice 聡 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 聡い (さとい (satoi) — wise), 聡い (みみざとい (mimizatoi) — wise).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (聡)
Primary Radical (部首): 耳 — みみ (ear)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 耳
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソウ) when 聡 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (さと.い, みみざと.い) when 聡 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 聡 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 耳 (みみ (ear)) 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: 耳 (みみ (ear))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 耳.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 聡
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 聡 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 聡 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 聡 ("wise, fast learner") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 耳 (みみ (ear)) radical. At 14 strokes, 聡 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 耳 (みみ (ear)) 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 聡?
For 聡 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ソウ and the Kunyomi is さと.い, みみざと.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソウ) when 聡 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (さと.い, みみざと.い) when 聡 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 聡 includes 聡い (さとい (satoi) — wise), 聡い (みみざとい (mimizatoi) — wise).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 聡 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 聡 (wise, fast learner), start with the 耳 (みみ (ear)) 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 聡 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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