How to Write 麿 (I, you, (kokuji)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 18-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 麿 (“I, you, (kokuji)”), indexed under the 麻 (あさ (hemp)) radical. Practice 麿 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 麿 (まろ (maro) — I).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (麿)
Primary Radical (部首): 麻 — あさ (hemp)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 麻
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). 麿 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (まろ) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (18画): At 18 strokes, 麿 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 麻 (あさ (hemp)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 麻 (あさ (hemp))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 18 strokes under radical 麻.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 麿
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 麿 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 麿 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 麿 ("I, you, (kokuji)") is written with 18 strokes (18画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 麻 (あさ (hemp)) radical. At 18 strokes, 麿 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 麻 (あさ (hemp)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 麿?
For 麿 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is — and the Kunyomi is まろ. 麿 is predominantly read with its native Japanese Kunyomi (まろ) in everyday vocabulary and inflected words. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 麿 includes 麿 (まろ (maro) — I).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 麿 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 18 strokes of 麿 (I, you, (kokuji)), start with the 麻 (あさ (hemp)) 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 麿 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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