How to Write 響 (echo, sound, resound, ring, vibrate) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 20-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 響 (“echo, sound, resound, ring, vibrate”), indexed under the 音 (おと (sound)) radical. Practice 響 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 響く (ひびく (hibiku) — echo).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (響)
Primary Radical (部首): 音 — おと (sound)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 音
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キョウ) when 響 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ひび.く) when 響 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (20画): At 20 strokes, 響 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 音 (おと (sound)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 20 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 音 (おと (sound))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 20 strokes under radical 音.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 響
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 響 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 響 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 響 ("echo, sound, resound, ring, vibrate") is written with 20 strokes (20画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 音 (おと (sound)) radical. At 20 strokes, 響 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 音 (おと (sound)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 20 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 響?
For 響 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is キョウ and the Kunyomi is ひび.く. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キョウ) when 響 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ひび.く) when 響 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 響 includes 響く (ひびく (hibiku) — echo).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 響 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 20 strokes of 響 (echo, sound, resound, ring, vibrate), start with the 音 (おと (sound)) 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 響 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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