How to Write 装 (attire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 装 (“attire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess”), indexed under the 衣 (ころも / ころもへん (clothes)) radical. Practice 装 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 装う (よそおう (yosoou) — attire), 装い (よそおい (yosooi) — attire).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (装)
Primary Radical (部首): 衣 — ころも / ころもへん (clothes)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 衣
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソウ, ショウ) when 装 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (よそお.う, よそお.い) when 装 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 装 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 衣 (ころも / ころもへん (clothes)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 衣 (ころも / ころもへん (clothes))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 衣.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 装
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 装 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 装 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 装 ("attire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 衣 (ころも / ころもへん (clothes)) radical. At 12 strokes, 装 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 衣 (ころも / ころもへん (clothes)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 装?
For 装 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ソウ, ショウ and the Kunyomi is よそお.う, よそお.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソウ, ショウ) when 装 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (よそお.う, よそお.い) when 装 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 装 includes 装う (よそおう (yosoou) — attire), 装い (よそおい (yosooi) — attire).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 装 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 装 (attire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess), start with the 衣 (ころも / ころもへん (clothes)) 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 装 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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