How to Write 関 (connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 関 (“connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning”), indexed under the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. Practice 関 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 関 (せき (seki) — connection), 関 (ぜき (zeki) — connection).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (関)
Primary Radical (部首): 門 — もん / もんがまえ (gate)
Radical Position: Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae))
Semantic Theme: Gates, doorways, rooms, entrances, and barriers
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 関 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (せき, -ぜき, かか.わる, からくり, かんぬき) when 関 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 関 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical (Enclosure (Kamae / 構) 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: 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 門.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 関
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 関 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 関 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 関 ("connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. At 14 strokes, 関 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical (Enclosure (Kamae / 構) 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 関?
For 関 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is カン and the Kunyomi is せき, -ぜき, かか.わる, からくり, かんぬき. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 関 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (せき, -ぜき, かか.わる, からくり, かんぬき) when 関 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 関 includes 関 (せき (seki) — connection), 関 (ぜき (zeki) — connection).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 関 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 関 (connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning), start with the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) in the Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae)) 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 関 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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