How to Write 誕 (nativity, be born, declension, lie, be arbitrary) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 誕 (“nativity, be born, declension, lie, be arbitrary”), indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. Practice 誕 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 誕 (タン / たん (tan) — nativity).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (誕)
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). 誕 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 誕 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 15 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 15 strokes under radical 言.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 誕
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 誕 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 誕 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 誕 ("nativity, be born, declension, lie, be arbitrary") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. At 15 strokes, 誕 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 誕?
For 誕 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is タン and the Kunyomi is —. 誕 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 誕 includes 誕 (タン / たん (tan) — nativity).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 誕 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 誕 (nativity, be born, declension, lie, be arbitrary), 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 誕 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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