How to Write 迭 (transfer, alternation) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 迭 (“transfer, alternation”), indexed under the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical. Practice 迭 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 迭 (テツ / てつ (tetsu) — transfer).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (迭)
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 N1). 迭 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テツ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 迭 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical (Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) position). Establish the 辵 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 辵.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 迭
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 迭 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 迭 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 迭 ("transfer, alternation") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 迭 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical (Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) position). Establish the 辵 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 迭?
For 迭 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is テツ and the Kunyomi is —. 迭 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (テツ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 迭 includes 迭 (テツ / てつ (tetsu) — transfer).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 迭 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 迭 (transfer, alternation), 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 迭 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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