How to Write 覚 (memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 覚 (“memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up”), indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. Practice 覚 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 覚える (おぼえる (oboeru) — memorize), 覚ます (さます (samasu) — memorize).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (覚)
Primary Radical (部首): 見 — みる (see)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 見
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カク) when 覚 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おぼ.える, さ.ます, さ.める, さと.る) when 覚 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 覚 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 見 (みる (see)) 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: 見 (みる (see))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 見.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 覚
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 覚 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 覚 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 覚 ("memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. At 12 strokes, 覚 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 見 (みる (see)) 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 覚?
For 覚 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is カク and the Kunyomi is おぼ.える, さ.ます, さ.める, さと.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カク) when 覚 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おぼ.える, さ.ます, さ.める, さと.る) when 覚 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 覚 includes 覚える (おぼえる (oboeru) — memorize), 覚ます (さます (samasu) — memorize).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 覚 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 覚 (memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up), 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 覚 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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