How to Write 雌 (feminine, female) — 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 雌 (“feminine, female”), indexed under the 隹 (ふるとり (small bird)) radical. Practice 雌 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 雌 (め (me) — feminine), 雌 (めす (mesu) — feminine).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (雌)
Primary Radical (部首): 隹 — ふるとり (small bird)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 隹
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シ) when 雌 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (め-, めす, めん) when 雌 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 雌 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 隹 (ふるとり (small bird)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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: 隹 (ふるとり (small bird))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 隹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 雌
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 雌 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 雌 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 雌 ("feminine, female") 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 隹 (ふるとり (small bird)) radical. At 14 strokes, 雌 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 隹 (ふるとり (small bird)) radical (Standalone / Integrated 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 雌?
For 雌 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is シ and the Kunyomi is め-, めす, めん. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シ) when 雌 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (め-, めす, めん) when 雌 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 雌 includes 雌 (め (me) — feminine), 雌 (めす (mesu) — feminine).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 雌 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 雌 (feminine, female), start with the 隹 (ふるとり (small bird)) 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 雌 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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