How to Write 親 (parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 16-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 親 (“parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)”), indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. Practice 親 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 親 (おや (oya) — parent), 親 (おや (oya) — parent).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (親)
Primary Radical (部首): 見 — みる (see)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 見
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シン) when 親 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おや, おや-, した.しい, した.しむ) when 親 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (16画): At 16 strokes, 親 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 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 見 (みる (see))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 16 strokes under radical 見.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 親
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 親 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 親 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 親 ("parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)") is written with 16 strokes (16画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. At 16 strokes, 親 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 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 親?
For 親 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is シン and the Kunyomi is おや, おや-, した.しい, した.しむ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シン) when 親 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おや, おや-, した.しい, した.しむ) when 親 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 親 includes 親 (おや (oya) — parent), 親 (おや (oya) — parent).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 親 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 16 strokes of 親 (parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)), 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 親 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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