How to Write 触 (contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 触 (“contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim”), indexed under the 角 (つの (horn)) radical. Practice 触 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 触れる (ふれる (fureru) — contact), 触る (さわる (sawaru) — contact).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (触)
Primary Radical (部首): 角 — つの (horn)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 角
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショク) when 触 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふ.れる, さわ.る, さわ) when 触 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 触 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 角 (つの (horn)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 角 (つの (horn))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 角.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 触
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 触 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 触 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 触 ("contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 角 (つの (horn)) radical. At 13 strokes, 触 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 角 (つの (horn)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 触?
For 触 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ショク and the Kunyomi is ふ.れる, さわ.る, さわ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショク) when 触 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふ.れる, さわ.る, さわ) when 触 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 触 includes 触れる (ふれる (fureru) — contact), 触る (さわる (sawaru) — contact).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 触 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 触 (contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim), 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 触 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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