How to Write 鎮 (tranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 18-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 鎮 (“tranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers”), indexed under the 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold)) radical. Practice 鎮 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 鎮める (しずめる (shizumeru) — tranquilize), 鎮まる (しずまる (shizumaru) — tranquilize).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (鎮)
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 (チン) when 鎮 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しず.める, しず.まる, おさえ) when 鎮 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (18画): At 18 strokes, 鎮 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 18 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 18 strokes under radical 金.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 鎮
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 鎮 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 鎮 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 鎮 ("tranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers") is written with 18 strokes (18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 18 strokes, 鎮 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 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 鎮?
For 鎮 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is チン and the Kunyomi is しず.める, しず.まる, おさえ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チン) when 鎮 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しず.める, しず.まる, おさえ) when 鎮 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 鎮 includes 鎮める (しずめる (shizumeru) — tranquilize), 鎮まる (しずまる (shizumaru) — tranquilize).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 鎮 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 18 strokes of 鎮 (tranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers), 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 鎮 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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