How to Write 離 (detach, separation, disjoin, digress) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 19-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 離 (“detach, separation, disjoin, digress”), indexed under the 隹 (ふるとり (small bird)) radical. Practice 離 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 離れる (はなれる (hanareru) — detach), 離す (はなす (hanasu) — detach).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (離)
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 (リ) when 離 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はな.れる, はな.す) when 離 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (19画): At 19 strokes, 離 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 19 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 19 strokes under radical 隹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 離
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 離 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 離 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 離 ("detach, separation, disjoin, digress") is written with 19 strokes (19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 19 strokes, 離 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 19 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 離?
For 離 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is リ and the Kunyomi is はな.れる, はな.す. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リ) when 離 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はな.れる, はな.す) when 離 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 離 includes 離れる (はなれる (hanareru) — detach), 離す (はなす (hanasu) — detach).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 離 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 19 strokes of 離 (detach, separation, disjoin, digress), 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 離 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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