How to Write 除 (exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) character 除 (“exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel”), indexed under the 阜 (こざとへん (hill/mound)) radical. Practice 除 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 除く (のぞく (nozoku) — exclude), 除け (よけ (yoke) — exclude).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (除)
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 6 (小学6年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジョ, ジ) when 除 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (のぞ.く, -よ.け) when 除 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 除 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 8 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 10 strokes under radical 阜.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 除
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 除 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 除 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 除 ("exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 6 (小学6年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 阜 (こざとへん (hill/mound)) radical. Written with 10 strokes, 除 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 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 除?
For 除 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ジョ, ジ and the Kunyomi is のぞ.く, -よ.け. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジョ, ジ) when 除 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (のぞ.く, -よ.け) when 除 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 除 includes 除く (のぞく (nozoku) — exclude), 除け (よけ (yoke) — exclude).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 除 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 除 (exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel), 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 除 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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