How to Write 駐 (stop-over, reside in, resident) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 駐 (“stop-over, reside in, resident”), indexed under the 馬 (うま (horse)) radical. Practice 駐 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 駐 (チュウ / ちゅう (chuu) — stop-over).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (駐)
Primary Radical (部首): 馬 — うま (horse)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 馬
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). 駐 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チュウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 駐 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 馬 (うま (horse)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
馬 (meaning) + 主 (sound シュ)
Derived from the meaning radical 馬 (うま (horse)) and the phonetic component 主, giving the on-reading シュ / ス.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 駐
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 駐 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 駐 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 駐 ("stop-over, reside in, resident") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 馬 (うま (horse)) radical. At 15 strokes, 駐 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 馬 (うま (horse)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 15 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 駐?
For 駐 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is チュウ and the Kunyomi is —. 駐 is primarily read using its Sino-Japanese Onyomi (チュウ) inside formal Jukugo compound words rather than as a standalone Kunyomi stem. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 駐 includes 駐 (チュウ / ちゅう (chuu) — stop-over).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 駐 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 駐 (stop-over, reside in, resident), start with the 馬 (うま (horse)) 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 駐 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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