How to Write 采 (dice, form, appearance, take, gather) — 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 采 (“dice, form, appearance, take, gather”), indexed under the 釆 (のごめ (distinguish)) radical. Practice 采 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 采る (とる (toru) — dice), 采 (いろどり (irodori) — dice).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (采)
Primary Radical (部首): 釆 — のごめ (distinguish)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 釆
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (サイ) when 采 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (と.る, いろどり) when 采 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 采 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 釆 (のごめ (distinguish)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 釆 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: 釆 (のごめ (distinguish))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 釆.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 采
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 采 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 采 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 采 ("dice, form, appearance, take, gather") 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 釆 (のごめ (distinguish)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 采 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 釆 (のごめ (distinguish)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 釆 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 采?
For 采 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is サイ and the Kunyomi is と.る, いろどり. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (サイ) when 采 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (と.る, いろどり) when 采 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 采 includes 采る (とる (toru) — dice), 采 (いろどり (irodori) — dice).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 采 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 采 (dice, form, appearance, take, gather), start with the 釆 (のごめ (distinguish)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 采 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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