How to Write 閥 (clique, lineage, pedigree, faction, clan) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 閥 (“clique, lineage, pedigree, faction, clan”), indexed under the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. Practice 閥 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 閥 (バツ / ばつ (batsu) — clique).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (閥)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). 閥 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (バツ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 閥 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 閥
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 閥 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 閥 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 閥 ("clique, lineage, pedigree, faction, clan") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8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, 閥 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 閥?
For 閥 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is バツ and the Kunyomi is —. 閥 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (バツ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 閥 includes 閥 (バツ / ばつ (batsu) — clique).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 閥 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 閥 (clique, lineage, pedigree, faction, clan), 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 閥 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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