How to Write 闘 (fight, war) — 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 闘 (“fight, war”), indexed under the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. Practice 闘 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 闘う (たたかう (tatakau) — fight), 闘う (あらそう (arasou) — fight).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (闘)
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 (トウ) when 闘 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たたか.う, あらそ.う) when 闘 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (18画): At 18 strokes, 闘 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 18 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 18 strokes under radical 門.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 闘
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 闘 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 闘 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 闘 ("fight, war") 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 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. At 18 strokes, 闘 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 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 闘?
For 闘 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is トウ and the Kunyomi is たたか.う, あらそ.う. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (トウ) when 闘 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たたか.う, あらそ.う) when 闘 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 闘 includes 闘う (たたかう (tatakau) — fight), 闘う (あらそう (arasou) — fight).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 闘 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 18 strokes of 闘 (fight, war), 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 闘 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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