How to Write 跳 (hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 跳 (“hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance”), indexed under the 足 (あし (foot)) radical. Practice 跳 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 跳ねる (はねる (haneru) — hop), 跳ぶ (とぶ (tobu) — hop).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (跳)
Primary Radical (部首): 足 — あし (foot)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Feet, legs, walking, running, kicking, and steps
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ) when 跳 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.ねる, と.ぶ, -と.び) when 跳 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 跳 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 足 (あし (foot)) 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)
足 (meaning) + 兆 (sound チョウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 足 (あし (foot)) and the phonetic component 兆, giving the on-reading チョウ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 跳
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 跳 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 跳 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 跳 ("hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 足 (あし (foot)) radical. At 13 strokes, 跳 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 足 (あし (foot)) 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 跳?
For 跳 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is チョウ and the Kunyomi is は.ねる, と.ぶ, -と.び. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チョウ) when 跳 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.ねる, と.ぶ, -と.び) when 跳 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 跳 includes 跳ねる (はねる (haneru) — hop), 跳ぶ (とぶ (tobu) — hop).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 跳 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 跳 (hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance), start with the 足 (あし (foot)) 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 跳 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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