How to Write 高 (tall, high, expensive) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 高 (“tall, high, expensive”), indexed under the 高 (たかい (tall)) radical. Practice 高 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 高い (たかい (takai) — tall / expensive), 高校 (こうこう (koukou) — high school), 最高 (さいこう (saikou) — highest / the best).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (高)
Primary Radical (部首): 高 — たかい (tall)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 高
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N5). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 高 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たか.い, たか, たか.まる) when 高 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 高 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 高 (たかい (tall)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 高 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 高 (たかい (tall))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 10 strokes under radical 高.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 高
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 高 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 高 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 高 ("tall, high, expensive") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 高 (たかい (tall)) radical. Written with 10 strokes, 高 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 高 (たかい (tall)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 高 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 高?
For 高 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is コウ and the Kunyomi is たか.い, たか, たか.まる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 高 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (たか.い, たか, たか.まる) when 高 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 高 includes 高い (たかい (takai) — tall / expensive), 高校 (こうこう (koukou) — high school), 最高 (さいこう (saikou) — highest / the best).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 高 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 高 (tall, high, expensive), start with the 高 (たかい (tall)) 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 高 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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