How to Write 訟 (sue, accuse) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 訟 (“sue, accuse”), indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. Practice 訟 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 訟 (ショウ / しょう (shou) — sue).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (訟)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 訟 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 訟 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 9 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 11 strokes under radical 言.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 訟
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 訟 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 訟 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 訟 ("sue, accuse") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8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 11 strokes, 訟 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 訟?
For 訟 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ショウ and the Kunyomi is —. 訟 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ショウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 訟 includes 訟 (ショウ / しょう (shou) — sue).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 訟 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 訟 (sue, accuse), 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 訟 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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