How to Write 銑 (pig iron) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 銑 (“pig iron”), indexed under the 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold)) radical. Practice 銑 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 銑 (セン / せん (sen) — pig iron).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (銑)
Primary Radical (部首): 金 — かね / かねへん (metal/gold)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Metals, coins, bells, tools, and mineral wealth
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). 銑 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 銑 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 金.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 銑
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 銑 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 銑 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 銑 ("pig iron") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold)) radical. At 14 strokes, 銑 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 銑?
For 銑 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is セン and the Kunyomi is —. 銑 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 銑 includes 銑 (セン / せん (sen) — pig iron).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 銑 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 銑 (pig iron), start with the 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold)) 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 銑 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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