How to Write 題 (topic, subject) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 18-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 題 (“topic, subject”), indexed under the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical. Practice 題 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 題 (ダイ / だい (dai) — topic).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (題)
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 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N4). 題 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ダイ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (18画): At 18 strokes, 題 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 18 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 18 strokes under radical 頁.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 題
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 題 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 題 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 題 ("topic, subject") is written with 18 strokes (18画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 頁 (おおがい (head/page)) radical. At 18 strokes, 題 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 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 題?
For 題 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is ダイ and the Kunyomi is —. 題 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ダイ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 題 includes 題 (ダイ / だい (dai) — topic).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 題 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 18 strokes of 題 (topic, subject), 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 題 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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