How to Write 覧 (perusal, see) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 17-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 覧 (“perusal, see”), indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. Practice 覧 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 覧る (みる (miru) — perusal).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (覧)
Primary Radical (部首): 見 — みる (see)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 見
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ラン) when 覧 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (み.る) when 覧 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (17画): At 17 strokes, 覧 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 見 (みる (see))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 17 strokes under radical 見.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 覧
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 覧 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 覧 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 覧 ("perusal, see") is written with 17 strokes (17画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. At 17 strokes, 覧 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 覧?
For 覧 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ラン and the Kunyomi is み.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ラン) when 覧 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (み.る) when 覧 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 覧 includes 覧る (みる (miru) — perusal).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 覧 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 17 strokes of 覧 (perusal, see), 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 覧 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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