How to Write 雨 (rain) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) character 雨 (“rain”), indexed under the 雨 (あめ (rain)) radical. Practice 雨 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 雨 (あめ (ame) — rain), 大雨 (おおあめ (ooame) — heavy rain).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (雨)
Primary Radical (部首): 雨 — あめ (rain)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Rain, thunder, clouds, frost, snow, and atmospheric phenomena
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生) (JLPT N5). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ウ) when 雨 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あめ, あま-) when 雨 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 雨 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 雨 (あめ (rain)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 雨 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 雨 (あめ (rain))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 雨.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 雨
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 雨 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 雨 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 雨 ("rain") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 雨 (あめ (rain)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 雨 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 雨 (あめ (rain)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 雨 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 雨?
For 雨 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is ウ and the Kunyomi is あめ, あま-. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ウ) when 雨 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (あめ, あま-) when 雨 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 雨 includes 雨 (あめ (ame) — rain), 大雨 (おおあめ (ooame) — heavy rain).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 雨 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 雨 (rain), start with the 雨 (あめ (rain)) in the Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri)) 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 雨 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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