How to Write 規 (standard, measure) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 規 (“standard, measure”), indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. Practice 規 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 規 (キ / き (ki) — standard).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (規)
Primary Radical (部首): 見 — みる (see)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 見
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N3). 規 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 規 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 見 (みる (see)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 見 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 見 (みる (see))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 見.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 規
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 規 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 規 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 規 ("standard, measure") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 規 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 見 (みる (see)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 見 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 規?
For 規 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is キ and the Kunyomi is —. 規 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 規 includes 規 (キ / き (ki) — standard).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 規 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 規 (standard, measure), start with the 見 (みる (see)) 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 規 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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