How to Write 議 (deliberation, consultation, debate, consideration) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 20-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 議 (“deliberation, consultation, debate, consideration”), indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. Practice 議 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 議 (ギ / ぎ (gi) — deliberation).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (議)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). 議 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ギ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (20画): At 20 strokes, 議 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 20 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 20 strokes under radical 言.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 議
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 議 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 議 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 議 ("deliberation, consultation, debate, consideration") is written with 20 strokes (20画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 言 (ことば / ごんべん (word/speech)) radical. At 20 strokes, 議 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 20 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 議?
For 議 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ギ and the Kunyomi is —. 議 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ギ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 議 includes 議 (ギ / ぎ (gi) — deliberation).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 議 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 20 strokes of 議 (deliberation, consultation, debate, consideration), 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 議 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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