How to Write 蔵 (storehouse, hide, own, have, possess) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 蔵 (“storehouse, hide, own, have, possess”), indexed under the 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) radical. Practice 蔵 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 蔵 (くら (kura) — storehouse), 蔵める (おさめる (osameru) — storehouse).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (蔵)
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 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ゾウ, ソウ) when 蔵 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (くら, おさ.める, かく.れる) when 蔵 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 蔵 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 15 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 15 strokes under radical 艸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 蔵
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 蔵 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 蔵 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 蔵 ("storehouse, hide, own, have, possess") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) radical. At 15 strokes, 蔵 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 蔵?
For 蔵 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ゾウ, ソウ and the Kunyomi is くら, おさ.める, かく.れる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ゾウ, ソウ) when 蔵 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (くら, おさ.める, かく.れる) when 蔵 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 蔵 includes 蔵 (くら (kura) — storehouse), 蔵める (おさめる (osameru) — storehouse).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 蔵 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 蔵 (storehouse, hide, own, have, possess), 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 蔵 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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