How to Write 電 (electricity) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 電 (“electricity”), indexed under the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical. Practice 電 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 電 (デン / でん (den) — electricity).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (電)
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 N5). 電 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (デン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 電 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 雨.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 電
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 電 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 電 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 電 ("electricity") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical. At 13 strokes, 電 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 電?
For 電 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is デン and the Kunyomi is —. 電 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (デン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 電 includes 電 (デン / でん (den) — electricity).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 電 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 電 (electricity), 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 電 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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