How to Write 釈 (explanation) — 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 釈 (“explanation”), indexed under the 釆 (のごめ (distinguish)) radical. Practice 釈 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 釈 (とく (toku) — explanation), 釈てる (すてる (suteru) — explanation).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (釈)
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 (シャク, セキ) when 釈 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (とく, す.てる, ゆる.す) when 釈 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 釈 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 9 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 11 strokes under radical 釆.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 釈
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 釈 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 釈 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 釈 ("explanation") 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 釆 (のごめ (distinguish)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 釈 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 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 釈?
For 釈 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is シャク, セキ and the Kunyomi is とく, す.てる, ゆる.す. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シャク, セキ) when 釈 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (とく, す.てる, ゆる.す) when 釈 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 釈 includes 釈 (とく (toku) — explanation), 釈てる (すてる (suteru) — explanation).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 釈 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 釈 (explanation), 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 釈 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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