How to Write 聴 (listen, headstrong, naughty, careful inquiry) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 17-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 聴 (“listen, headstrong, naughty, careful inquiry”), indexed under the 耳 (みみ (ear)) radical. Practice 聴 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 聴く (きく (kiku) — listen), 聴す (ゆるす (yurusu) — listen).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (聴)
Primary Radical (部首): 耳 — みみ (ear)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 耳
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ, テイ) when 聴 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (き.く, ゆる.す) when 聴 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (17画): At 17 strokes, 聴 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 耳 (みみ (ear))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 17 strokes under radical 耳.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 聴
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 聴 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 聴 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 聴 ("listen, headstrong, naughty, careful inquiry") is written with 17 strokes (17画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 耳 (みみ (ear)) radical. At 17 strokes, 聴 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 聴?
For 聴 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is チョウ, テイ and the Kunyomi is き.く, ゆる.す. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ, テイ) when 聴 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (き.く, ゆる.す) when 聴 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 聴 includes 聴く (きく (kiku) — listen), 聴す (ゆるす (yurusu) — listen).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 聴 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 17 strokes of 聴 (listen, headstrong, naughty, careful inquiry), 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 聴 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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