How to Write 雪 (snow) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 雪 (“snow”), indexed under the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical. Practice 雪 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 雪 (ゆき (yuki) — snow).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (雪)
Primary Radical (部首): 雨 — あめ / あめかんむり (rain)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Rain, thunder, clouds, frost, snow, and atmospheric phenomena
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セツ) when 雪 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ゆき) when 雪 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 雪 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 雨 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 雨.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 雪
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 雪 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 雪 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 雪 ("snow") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 雪 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 雨 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 雪?
For 雪 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is セツ and the Kunyomi is ゆき. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セツ) when 雪 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ゆき) when 雪 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 雪 includes 雪 (ゆき (yuki) — snow).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 雪 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 雪 (snow), start with the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (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 雪 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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