How to Write 逸 (deviate, idleness, leisure, miss the mark, evade) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 逸 (“deviate, idleness, leisure, miss the mark, evade”), indexed under the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical. Practice 逸 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 逸れる (それる (soreru) — deviate), 逸らす (そらす (sorasu) — deviate).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (逸)
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). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (イツ) when 逸 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (そ.れる, そ.らす, はぐ.れる) when 逸 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 逸 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 9 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 11 strokes under radical 辵.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 逸
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 逸 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 逸 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 逸 ("deviate, idleness, leisure, miss the mark, evade") is written with 11 strokes (11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 11 strokes, 逸 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 逸?
For 逸 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is イツ and the Kunyomi is そ.れる, そ.らす, はぐ.れる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (イツ) when 逸 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (そ.れる, そ.らす, はぐ.れる) when 逸 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 逸 includes 逸れる (それる (soreru) — deviate), 逸らす (そらす (sorasu) — deviate).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 逸 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 逸 (deviate, idleness, leisure, miss the mark, evade), 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 逸 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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