How to Write 駿 (a good horse, speed, a fast person) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 17-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 駿 (“a good horse, speed, a fast person”), indexed under the 馬 (うま (horse)) radical. Practice 駿 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 駿れる (すぐれる (sugureru) — a good horse).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (駿)
Primary Radical (部首): 馬 — うま (horse)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 馬
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュン, スン) when 駿 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (すぐ.れる) when 駿 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (17画): At 17 strokes, 駿 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 馬 (うま (horse))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 17 strokes under radical 馬.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 駿
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 駿 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 駿 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 駿 ("a good horse, speed, a fast person") is written with 17 strokes (17画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 馬 (うま (horse)) radical. At 17 strokes, 駿 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 駿?
For 駿 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is シュン, スン and the Kunyomi is すぐ.れる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュン, スン) when 駿 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (すぐ.れる) when 駿 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 駿 includes 駿れる (すぐれる (sugureru) — a good horse).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 駿 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 17 strokes of 駿 (a good horse, speed, a fast person), 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 駿 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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