How to Write 順 (obey, order, turn, right, docility) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 順 (“obey, order, turn, right, docility”), indexed under the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical. Practice 順 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 順 (ジュン / じゅん (jun) — obey).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (順)
Primary Radical (部首): 頁 — おおがい (head/page)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Head, face, forehead, titles, and reading pages
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N2). 順 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジュン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 順 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 頁 (おおがい (head/page))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 頁.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 順
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 順 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 順 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 順 ("obey, order, turn, right, docility") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical. At 12 strokes, 順 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 順?
For 順 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ジュン and the Kunyomi is —. 順 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ジュン) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 順 includes 順 (ジュン / じゅん (jun) — obey).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 順 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 順 (obey, order, turn, right, docility), start with the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) in the Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri)) 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 順 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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