How to Write 計 (plot, plan, scheme, measure) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 計 (“plot, plan, scheme, measure”), indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. Practice 計 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 計る (はかる (hakaru) — plot), 計らう (はからう (hakarau) — plot).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (計)
Primary Radical (部首): 言 — ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Speech, words, language, plans, and dialogue
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケイ) when 計 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はか.る, はか.らう) when 計 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 計 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 言 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 言.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 計
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 計 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 計 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 計 ("plot, plan, scheme, measure") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 計 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 言 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 計?
For 計 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is ケイ and the Kunyomi is はか.る, はか.らう. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケイ) when 計 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はか.る, はか.らう) when 計 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 計 includes 計る (はかる (hakaru) — plot), 計らう (はからう (hakarau) — plot).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 計 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 計 (plot, plan, scheme, measure), start with the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) 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 計 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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