How to Write 角 (angle, corner, square, horn, antlers) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 角 (“angle, corner, square, horn, antlers”), indexed under the 角 (つの (horn)) radical. Practice 角 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 角 (かど (kado) — angle), 角 (つの (tsuno) — angle).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (角)
Primary Radical (部首): 角 — つの (horn)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 角
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カク) when 角 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かど, つの) when 角 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 角 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 角 (つの (horn)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 角 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 角 (つの (horn))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 角.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 角
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 角 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 角 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 角 ("angle, corner, square, horn, antlers") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 角 (つの (horn)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 角 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 角 (つの (horn)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 角 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 角?
For 角 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is カク and the Kunyomi is かど, つの. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カク) when 角 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かど, つの) when 角 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 角 includes 角 (かど (kado) — angle), 角 (つの (tsuno) — angle).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 角 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 角 (angle, corner, square, horn, antlers), start with the 角 (つの (horn)) 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 角 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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