How to Write 領 (jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 領 (“jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign”), indexed under the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical. Practice 領 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 領 (えり (eri) — jurisdiction).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (領)
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 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ) when 領 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (えり) when 領 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 領 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 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
頁 (meaning) + 令 (sound レイ)
Derived from the meaning radical 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) and the phonetic component 令, giving the on-reading レイ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 領
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 領 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 領 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 領 ("jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical. At 14 strokes, 領 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 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 領?
For 領 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is リョウ and the Kunyomi is えり. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (リョウ) when 領 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (えり) when 領 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 領 includes 領 (えり (eri) — jurisdiction).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 領 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 領 (jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign), 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 領 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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