How to Write 馨 (fragrant, balmy, favourable) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 20-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 馨 (“fragrant, balmy, favourable”), indexed under the 香 (においこう (fragrance)) radical. Practice 馨 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 馨る (かおる (kaoru) — fragrant), 馨 (かおり (kaori) — fragrant).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (馨)
Primary Radical (部首): 香 — においこう (fragrance)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 香
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケイ, キョウ) when 馨 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かお.る, かおり) when 馨 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (20画): At 20 strokes, 馨 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 香 (においこう (fragrance)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 20 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 香 (においこう (fragrance))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 20 strokes under radical 香.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 馨
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 馨 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 馨 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 馨 ("fragrant, balmy, favourable") is written with 20 strokes (20画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 香 (においこう (fragrance)) radical. At 20 strokes, 馨 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 香 (においこう (fragrance)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 20 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 馨?
For 馨 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ケイ, キョウ and the Kunyomi is かお.る, かおり. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケイ, キョウ) when 馨 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かお.る, かおり) when 馨 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 馨 includes 馨る (かおる (kaoru) — fragrant), 馨 (かおり (kaori) — fragrant).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 馨 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 20 strokes of 馨 (fragrant, balmy, favourable), start with the 香 (においこう (fragrance)) 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 馨 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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