How to Write 蜜 (honey, nectar, molasses) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 蜜 (“honey, nectar, molasses”), indexed under the 虫 (むし (insect)) radical. Practice 蜜 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 蜜 (ミツ / みつ (mitsu) — honey).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (蜜)
Primary Radical (部首): 虫 — むし (insect)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 虫
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 蜜 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ミツ, ビツ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 蜜 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 虫 (むし (insect)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 虫 (むし (insect))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 虫.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 蜜
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 蜜 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 蜜 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 蜜 ("honey, nectar, molasses") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 虫 (むし (insect)) radical. At 14 strokes, 蜜 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 虫 (むし (insect)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 蜜?
For 蜜 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ミツ, ビツ and the Kunyomi is —. 蜜 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ミツ, ビツ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 蜜 includes 蜜 (ミツ / みつ (mitsu) — honey).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 蜜 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 蜜 (honey, nectar, molasses), start with the 虫 (むし (insect)) 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 蜜 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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