How to Write 閲 (review, inspection, revision) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 閲 (“review, inspection, revision”), indexed under the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. Practice 閲 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 閲する (けみする (kemisuru) — review).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (閲)
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). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エツ) when 閲 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (けみ.する) when 閲 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 閲 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 15 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 15 strokes under radical 門.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 閲
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 閲 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 閲 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 閲 ("review, inspection, revision") is written with 15 strokes (15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 15 strokes, 閲 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 閲?
For 閲 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is エツ and the Kunyomi is けみ.する. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (エツ) when 閲 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (けみ.する) when 閲 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 閲 includes 閲する (けみする (kemisuru) — review).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 閲 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 閲 (review, inspection, revision), 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 閲 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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