How to Write 頒 (distribute, disseminate, partition, understand) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 13-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 頒 (“distribute, disseminate, partition, understand”), indexed under the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical. Practice 頒 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 頒かつ (わかつ (wakatsu) — distribute), 頒ける (わける (wakeru) — distribute).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (頒)
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 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハン) when 頒 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わ.かつ, わ.ける) when 頒 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (13画): At 13 strokes, 頒 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 13 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 13 strokes under radical 頁.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 頒
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 頒 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 頒 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 頒 ("distribute, disseminate, partition, understand") is written with 13 strokes (13画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical. At 13 strokes, 頒 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 13 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 頒?
For 頒 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ハン and the Kunyomi is わ.かつ, わ.ける. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハン) when 頒 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (わ.かつ, わ.ける) when 頒 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 頒 includes 頒かつ (わかつ (wakatsu) — distribute), 頒ける (わける (wakeru) — distribute).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 頒 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 13 strokes of 頒 (distribute, disseminate, partition, understand), 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 頒 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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