How to Write 閣 (tower, tall building, palace) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 閣 (“tower, tall building, palace”), indexed under the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. Practice 閣 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 閣 (カク / かく (kaku) — tower).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (閣)
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 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N1). 閣 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 閣 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)
門 (meaning) + 各 (sound カク)
Derived from the meaning radical 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) and the phonetic component 各, giving the on-reading カク.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 閣
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 閣 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 閣 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 閣 ("tower, tall building, palace") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6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, 閣 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 閣?
For 閣 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is カク and the Kunyomi is —. 閣 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カク) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 閣 includes 閣 (カク / かく (kaku) — tower).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 閣 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 閣 (tower, tall building, palace), 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 閣 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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