How to Write 鍋 (pot, pan, kettle) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 17-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 鍋 (“pot, pan, kettle”), indexed under the 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold)) radical. Practice 鍋 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 鍋 (なべ (nabe) — pot).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (鍋)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カ) when 鍋 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (なべ) when 鍋 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (17画): At 17 strokes, 鍋 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 17 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 17 strokes under radical 金.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 鍋
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 鍋 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 鍋 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 鍋 ("pot, pan, kettle") is written with 17 strokes (17画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold)) radical. At 17 strokes, 鍋 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 鍋?
For 鍋 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is カ and the Kunyomi is なべ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カ) when 鍋 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (なべ) when 鍋 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 鍋 includes 鍋 (なべ (nabe) — pot).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 鍋 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 17 strokes of 鍋 (pot, pan, kettle), 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 鍋 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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