How to Write 訳 (translate, reason, circumstance, case) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 訳 (“translate, reason, circumstance, case”), indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. Practice 訳 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 訳 (わけ (wake) — translate).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (訳)
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 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヤク) when 訳 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わけ) when 訳 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 訳 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 訳
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 訳 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 訳 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 訳 ("translate, reason, circumstance, case") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6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, 訳 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 訳?
For 訳 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ヤク and the Kunyomi is わけ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヤク) when 訳 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わけ) when 訳 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 訳 includes 訳 (わけ (wake) — translate).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 訳 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 訳 (translate, reason, circumstance, case), 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 訳 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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