How to Write 限 (limit, restrict, to best of ability) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 限 (“limit, restrict, to best of ability”), indexed under the 阜 (こざとへん (hill/mound)) radical. Practice 限 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 限る (かぎる (kagiru) — limit), 限り (かぎり (kagiri) — limit).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (限)
Primary Radical (部首): 阜 — こざとへん (hill/mound)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 阜
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ゲン) when 限 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かぎ.る, かぎ.り, -かぎ.り) when 限 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 限 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 阜 (こざとへん (hill/mound)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 阜 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 阜 (こざとへん (hill/mound))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 阜.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 限
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 限 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 限 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 限 ("limit, restrict, to best of ability") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 阜 (こざとへん (hill/mound)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 限 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 阜 (こざとへん (hill/mound)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 阜 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 限?
For 限 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ゲン and the Kunyomi is かぎ.る, かぎ.り, -かぎ.り. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ゲン) when 限 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かぎ.る, かぎ.り, -かぎ.り) when 限 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 限 includes 限る (かぎる (kagiru) — limit), 限り (かぎり (kagiri) — limit).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 限 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 限 (limit, restrict, to best of ability), start with the 阜 (こざとへん (hill/mound)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) 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 限 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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