How to Write 量 (quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 量 (“quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider”), indexed under the 里 (さと (village/mile)) radical. Practice 量 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 量る (はかる (hakaru) — quantity).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (量)
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 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ) when 量 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はか.る) when 量 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 量 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 里 (さと (village/mile)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 里 (さと (village/mile))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 里.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 量
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 量 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 量 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 量 ("quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 里 (さと (village/mile)) radical. At 12 strokes, 量 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 里 (さと (village/mile)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 量?
For 量 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is リョウ and the Kunyomi is はか.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ) when 量 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はか.る) when 量 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 量 includes 量る (はかる (hakaru) — quantity).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 量 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 量 (quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider), 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 量 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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