How to Write 震 (quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 震 (“quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver”), indexed under the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical. Practice 震 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 震う (ふるう (furuu) — quake), 震える (ふるえる (furueru) — quake).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (震)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シン) when 震 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふる.う, ふる.える, ふる.わせる, ふる.わす) when 震 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 震 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 15 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 15 strokes under radical 雨.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 震
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 震 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 震 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 震 ("quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 雨 (あめ / あめかんむり (rain)) radical. At 15 strokes, 震 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 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 震?
For 震 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is シン and the Kunyomi is ふる.う, ふる.える, ふる.わせる, ふる.わす. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シン) when 震 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ふる.う, ふる.える, ふる.わせる, ふる.わす) when 震 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 震 includes 震う (ふるう (furuu) — quake), 震える (ふるえる (furueru) — quake).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 震 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 震 (quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver), 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 震 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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