How to Write 野 (plains, field, rustic, civilian life) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 野 (“plains, field, rustic, civilian life”), indexed under the 里 (さと (village/mile)) radical. Practice 野 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 野 (の (no) — plains), 野 (の (no) — plains).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (野)
Primary Radical (部首): 里 — さと (village/mile)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 里
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヤ, ショ) when 野 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (の, の-) when 野 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 野 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 里 (さと (village/mile)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 里 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: 里 (さと (village/mile))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 里.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 野
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 野 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 野 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 野 ("plains, field, rustic, civilian life") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 里 (さと (village/mile)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 野 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 里 (さと (village/mile)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 里 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 野?
For 野 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is ヤ, ショ and the Kunyomi is の, の-. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ヤ, ショ) when 野 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (の, の-) when 野 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 野 includes 野 (の (no) — plains), 野 (の (no) — plains).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 野 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 野 (plains, field, rustic, civilian life), start with the 里 (さと (village/mile)) 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 野 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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