How to Write 込 (crowded, mixture, in bulk, included, (kokuji)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 込 (“crowded, mixture, in bulk, included, (kokuji)”), indexed under the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical. Practice 込 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 込む (こむ (komu) — crowded), 込む (こむ (komu) — crowded).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (込)
Primary Radical (部首): 辵 — しんにょう (road/advance)
Radical Position: Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) (繞 (Nyō))
Semantic Theme: Walking, movement, travel, progression, and distance
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N3). 込 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (-こ.む, こ.む, こ.み, -こ.み, こ.める) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 込 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) structure (Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 辵.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 込
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 込 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 込 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 込 ("crowded, mixture, in bulk, included, (kokuji)") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 込 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) structure (Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 込?
For 込 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is — and the Kunyomi is -こ.む, こ.む, こ.み, -こ.み, こ.める. 込 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (-こ.む, こ.む, こ.み, -こ.み, こ.める) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 込 includes 込む (こむ (komu) — crowded), 込む (こむ (komu) — crowded).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 込 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 込 (crowded, mixture, in bulk, included, (kokuji)), start with the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) in the Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) (繞 (Nyō)) 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 込 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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