How to Write 風 (wind, air, style, manner) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 9-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 風 (“wind, air, style, manner”), indexed under the 風 (かぜ (wind)) radical. Practice 風 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 風 (かぜ (kaze) — wind), 風 (かざ (kaza) — wind).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (風)
Primary Radical (部首): 風 — かぜ (wind)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 風
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フウ, フ) when 風 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かぜ, かざ-) when 風 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (9画): Written with 9 strokes, 風 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 風 (かぜ (wind)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 風 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 風 (かぜ (wind))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 風.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 風
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 風 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 風 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 風 ("wind, air, style, manner") is written with 9 strokes (9画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 風 (かぜ (wind)) radical. Written with 9 strokes, 風 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 風 (かぜ (wind)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 風 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 7 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 風?
For 風 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is フウ, フ and the Kunyomi is かぜ, かざ-. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (フウ, フ) when 風 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かぜ, かざ-) when 風 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 風 includes 風 (かぜ (kaze) — wind), 風 (かざ (kaza) — wind).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 風 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 9 strokes of 風 (wind, air, style, manner), start with the 風 (かぜ (wind)) 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 風 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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