How to Write 遼 (distant) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 遼 (“distant”), indexed under the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical. Practice 遼 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 遼 (リョウ / りょう (ryou) — distant).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (遼)
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 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). 遼 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 遼 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical (Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 辵.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 遼
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 遼 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 遼 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 遼 ("distant") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical. At 15 strokes, 遼 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance)) radical (Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 遼?
For 遼 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is リョウ and the Kunyomi is —. 遼 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 遼 includes 遼 (リョウ / りょう (ryou) — distant).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 遼 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 遼 (distant), 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 遼 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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