How to Write 賃 (fare, fee, hire, rent, wages) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 賃 (“fare, fee, hire, rent, wages”), indexed under the 貝 (かい (shell)) radical. Practice 賃 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 賃 (チン / ちん (chin) — fare).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (賃)
Primary Radical (部首): 貝 — かい (shell)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Ancient cowrie money, commerce, buying, and wealth
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). 賃 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 賃 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 貝 (かい (shell)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 貝 (かい (shell))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 貝.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 賃
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 賃 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 賃 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 賃 ("fare, fee, hire, rent, wages") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 貝 (かい (shell)) radical. At 13 strokes, 賃 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 貝 (かい (shell)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 賃?
For 賃 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is チン and the Kunyomi is —. 賃 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 賃 includes 賃 (チン / ちん (chin) — fare).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 賃 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 賃 (fare, fee, hire, rent, wages), start with the 貝 (かい (shell)) 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 賃 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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