How to Write 走 (run) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 走 (“run”), indexed under the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) radical. Practice 走 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 走る (はしる (hashiru) — run).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (走)
Primary Radical (部首): 走 — はしる / そうにょう (run)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 走
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソウ) when 走 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はし.る) when 走 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 走 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 走 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 走.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 走
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 走 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 走 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 走 ("run") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 走 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 走 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 走?
For 走 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is ソウ and the Kunyomi is はし.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ソウ) when 走 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はし.る) when 走 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 走 includes 走る (はしる (hashiru) — run).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 走 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 走 (run), start with the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 走 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
More JLPT N4 Characters to Practice Next
View Full JLPT N4 Kanji List →Unlock All 2,000+ JLPT N5–N1 Kanji, AI Sensei & Unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF Books
Get lifetime access to all 2,136 Jōyō Kanji (JLPT N5–N1), AI Kanji Sensei mnemonics, and unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheets for a one-time payment of $17.99 USD (10% OFF the $19.99 Lifetime Pro Pass with promo code KANJI10). Zero monthly subscriptions!