How to Write 評 (evaluate, criticism, comment) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 評 (“evaluate, criticism, comment”), indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. Practice 評 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 評 (ヒョウ / ひょう (hyou) — evaluate).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (評)
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 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N1). 評 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヒョウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 評 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 言.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 評
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 評 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 評 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 評 ("evaluate, criticism, comment") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. At 12 strokes, 評 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 評?
For 評 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ヒョウ and the Kunyomi is —. 評 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヒョウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 評 includes 評 (ヒョウ / ひょう (hyou) — evaluate).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 評 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 評 (evaluate, criticism, comment), 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 評 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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