How to Write 臆 (timidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly) — 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 臆 (“timidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly”), indexed under the 肉 (にく / にくづき (meat)) radical. Practice 臆 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 臆 (むね (mune) — timidity), 臆 (おくする (okusuru) — timidity).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (臆)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (オク, ヨク) when 臆 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (むね, おくする) when 臆 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (17画): At 17 strokes, 臆 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 17 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 17 strokes under radical 肉.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 臆
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 臆 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 臆 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 臆 ("timidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly") 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 肉 (にく / にくづき (meat)) radical. At 17 strokes, 臆 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 臆?
For 臆 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is オク, ヨク and the Kunyomi is むね, おくする. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (オク, ヨク) when 臆 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (むね, おくする) when 臆 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 臆 includes 臆 (むね (mune) — timidity), 臆 (おくする (okusuru) — timidity).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 臆 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 17 strokes of 臆 (timidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly), 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 臆 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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