How to Write 脹 (dilate, distend, bulge, fill out, swell) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 脹 (“dilate, distend, bulge, fill out, swell”), indexed under the 肉 (にく / にくづき (meat)) radical. Practice 脹 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 脹れる (はれる (hareru) — dilate), 脹らむ (ふくらむ (fukuramu) — dilate).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (脹)
Primary Radical (部首): 肉 — にく / にくづき (meat)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Meat, muscle, organs, and anatomy of the body
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ) when 脹 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.れる, ふく.らむ, ふく.れる) when 脹 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 脹 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 肉 (にく / にくづき (meat)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 肉 (にく / にくづき (meat))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 肉.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 脹
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 脹 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 脹 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 脹 ("dilate, distend, bulge, fill out, swell") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 肉 (にく / にくづき (meat)) radical. At 12 strokes, 脹 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 肉 (にく / にくづき (meat)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 脹?
For 脹 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is チョウ and the Kunyomi is は.れる, ふく.らむ, ふく.れる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ) when 脹 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.れる, ふく.らむ, ふく.れる) when 脹 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 脹 includes 脹れる (はれる (hareru) — dilate), 脹らむ (ふくらむ (fukuramu) — dilate).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 脹 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 脹 (dilate, distend, bulge, fill out, swell), start with the 肉 (にく / にくづき (meat)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) 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 脹 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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