How to Write 舞 (dance, flit, circle, wheel) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 舞 (“dance, flit, circle, wheel”), indexed under the 舛 (ます (oppose)) radical. Practice 舞 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 舞う (まう (mau) — dance), 舞う (まう (mau) — dance).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (舞)
Primary Radical (部首): 舛 — ます (oppose)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 舛
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ブ) when 舞 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ま.う, -ま.う, まい) when 舞 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 舞 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 舛 (ます (oppose)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 舛 (ます (oppose))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 舛.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 舞
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 舞 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 舞 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 舞 ("dance, flit, circle, wheel") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 舛 (ます (oppose)) radical. At 15 strokes, 舞 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 舛 (ます (oppose)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 舞?
For 舞 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ブ and the Kunyomi is ま.う, -ま.う, まい. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ブ) when 舞 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ま.う, -ま.う, まい) when 舞 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 舞 includes 舞う (まう (mau) — dance), 舞う (まう (mau) — dance).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 舞 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 舞 (dance, flit, circle, wheel), start with the 舛 (ます (oppose)) 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 舞 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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