How to Write 趣 (purport, gist, elegance, interest, proceed to) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 趣 (“purport, gist, elegance, interest, proceed to”), indexed under the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) radical. Practice 趣 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 趣 (おもむき (omomuki) — purport), 趣く (おもむく (omomuku) — purport).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (趣)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュ) when 趣 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おもむき, おもむ.く) when 趣 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 趣 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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: 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 走.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 趣
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 趣 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 趣 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 趣 ("purport, gist, elegance, interest, proceed to") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) radical. At 15 strokes, 趣 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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 趣?
For 趣 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is シュ and the Kunyomi is おもむき, おもむ.く. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュ) when 趣 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おもむき, おもむ.く) when 趣 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 趣 includes 趣 (おもむき (omomuki) — purport), 趣く (おもむく (omomuku) — purport).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 趣 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 趣 (purport, gist, elegance, interest, proceed to), 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 趣 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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