How to Write 蓮 (lotus) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 蓮 (“lotus”), indexed under the 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) radical. Practice 蓮 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 蓮 (はす (hasu) — lotus), 蓮 (はちす (hachisu) — lotus).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (蓮)
Primary Radical (部首): 艸 — くさかんむり (grass)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Herbs, grass, flowers, vegetation, and botanical life
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (レン) when 蓮 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はす, はちす) when 蓮 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 蓮 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 艸 (くさかんむり (grass))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 艸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 蓮
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 蓮 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 蓮 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 蓮 ("lotus") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) radical. At 13 strokes, 蓮 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 蓮?
For 蓮 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is レン and the Kunyomi is はす, はちす. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (レン) when 蓮 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はす, はちす) when 蓮 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 蓮 includes 蓮 (はす (hasu) — lotus), 蓮 (はちす (hachisu) — lotus).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 蓮 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 蓮 (lotus), start with the 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) in the Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri)) 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 蓮 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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