How to Write 金 (gold, money, metal) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) character 金 (“gold, money, metal”), indexed under the 金 (かね (gold/metal)) radical. Practice 金 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as お金 (おかね (okane) — money), 金曜日 (きんようび (kinyoubi) — Friday), 料金 (りょうきん (ryoukin) — fee / charge).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (金)
Primary Radical (部首): 金 — かね (gold/metal)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Metals, coins, bells, tools, and mineral wealth
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生) (JLPT N5). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キン, コン) when 金 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かね, かな-) when 金 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 金 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 金 (かね (gold/metal)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 金 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: 金 (かね (gold/metal))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 金.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 金
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 金 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 金 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 金 ("gold, money, metal") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 金 (かね (gold/metal)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 金 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 金 (かね (gold/metal)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position). Establish the 金 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 金?
For 金 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is キン, コン and the Kunyomi is かね, かな-. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キン, コン) when 金 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かね, かな-) when 金 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 金 includes お金 (おかね (okane) — money), 金曜日 (きんようび (kinyoubi) — Friday), 料金 (りょうきん (ryoukin) — fee / charge).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 金 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 金 (gold, money, metal), start with the 金 (かね (gold/metal)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) 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 金 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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