How to Write 踏 (step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment) — 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 踏 (“step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment”), indexed under the 足 (あし (foot)) radical. Practice 踏 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 踏む (ふむ (fumu) — step), 踏まえる (ふまえる (fumaeru) — step).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (踏)
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 (トウ) when 踏 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふ.む, ふ.まえる) when 踏 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 踏 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 足 (あし (foot))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 足.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 踏
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 踏 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 踏 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 踏 ("step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment") 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 足 (あし (foot)) radical. At 15 strokes, 踏 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 踏?
For 踏 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is トウ and the Kunyomi is ふ.む, ふ.まえる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (トウ) when 踏 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふ.む, ふ.まえる) when 踏 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 踏 includes 踏む (ふむ (fumu) — step), 踏まえる (ふまえる (fumaeru) — step).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 踏 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 踏 (step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment), 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 踏 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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