How to Write 躍 (leap, dance, skip) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 21-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 躍 (“leap, dance, skip”), indexed under the 足 (あし (foot)) radical. Practice 躍 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 躍る (おどる (odoru) — leap).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (躍)
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 (ヤク) when 躍 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おど.る) when 躍 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (21画): At 21 strokes, 躍 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 21 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 足 (あし (foot))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 21 strokes under radical 足.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 躍
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 躍 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 躍 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 躍 ("leap, dance, skip") is written with 21 strokes (21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 21 strokes, 躍 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 21 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 躍?
For 躍 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ヤク and the Kunyomi is おど.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヤク) when 躍 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おど.る) when 躍 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 躍 includes 躍る (おどる (odoru) — leap).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 躍 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 21 strokes of 躍 (leap, dance, skip), 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 躍 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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