How to Write 雑 (miscellaneous) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 雑 (“miscellaneous”), indexed under the 隹 (ふるとり (small bird)) radical. Practice 雑 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 雑える (まじえる (majieru) — miscellaneous), 雑る (まじる (majiru) — miscellaneous).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (雑)
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 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ザツ, ゾウ) when 雑 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まじ.える, まじ.る) when 雑 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 雑 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 雑
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 雑 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 雑 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 雑 ("miscellaneous") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 隹 (ふるとり (small bird)) radical. At 14 strokes, 雑 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 雑?
For 雑 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ザツ, ゾウ and the Kunyomi is まじ.える, まじ.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ザツ, ゾウ) when 雑 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (まじ.える, まじ.る) when 雑 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 雑 includes 雑える (まじえる (majieru) — miscellaneous), 雑る (まじる (majiru) — miscellaneous).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 雑 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 雑 (miscellaneous), 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 雑 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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