How to Write 逃 (escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 逃 (“escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free”), indexed under the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical. Practice 逃 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 逃げる (にげる (nigeru) — escape), 逃がす (にがす (nigasu) — escape).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (逃)
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). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (トウ) when 逃 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (に.げる, に.がす, のが.す, のが.れる) when 逃 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 逃 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 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
辵 (meaning) + 兆 (sound チョウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) and the phonetic component 兆, giving the on-reading チョウ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 逃
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 逃 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 逃 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 逃 ("escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N3 (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 9 strokes, 逃 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 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 逃?
For 逃 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is トウ and the Kunyomi is に.げる, に.がす, のが.す, のが.れる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (トウ) when 逃 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (に.げる, に.がす, のが.す, のが.れる) when 逃 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 逃 includes 逃げる (にげる (nigeru) — escape), 逃がす (にがす (nigasu) — escape).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 逃 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 逃 (escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free), 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 逃 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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