How to Write 辞 (resign, word, term, expression) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 辞 (“resign, word, term, expression”), indexed under the 辛 (からい (bitter/spicy)) radical. Practice 辞 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 辞める (やめる (yameru) — resign), 辞む (いなむ (inamu) — resign).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (辞)
Primary Radical (部首): 辛 — からい (bitter/spicy)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 辛
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジ) when 辞 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (や.める, いな.む) when 辞 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 辞 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 辛 (からい (bitter/spicy)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 辛 (からい (bitter/spicy))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 辛.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 辞
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 辞 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 辞 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 辞 ("resign, word, term, expression") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 辛 (からい (bitter/spicy)) radical. At 13 strokes, 辞 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 辛 (からい (bitter/spicy)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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 辞?
For 辞 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ジ and the Kunyomi is や.める, いな.む. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジ) when 辞 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (や.める, いな.む) when 辞 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 辞 includes 辞める (やめる (yameru) — resign), 辞む (いなむ (inamu) — resign).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 辞 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 辞 (resign, word, term, expression), start with the 辛 (からい (bitter/spicy)) 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 辞 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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