How to Write 黄 (yellow) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 黄 (“yellow”), indexed under the 黃 (きいろ (yellow)) radical. Practice 黄 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 黄 (き (ki) — yellow), 黄 (こ (ko) — yellow).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (黄)
Primary Radical (部首): 黃 — きいろ (yellow)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 黃
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ, オウ) when 黄 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (き, こ-) when 黄 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 黄 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 黃 (きいろ (yellow)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 黃 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 黃 (きいろ (yellow))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 黃.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 黄
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 黄 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 黄 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 黄 ("yellow") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 黃 (きいろ (yellow)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 黄 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 黃 (きいろ (yellow)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 黃 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 黄?
For 黄 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is コウ, オウ and the Kunyomi is き, こ-. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ, オウ) when 黄 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (き, こ-) when 黄 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 黄 includes 黄 (き (ki) — yellow), 黄 (こ (ko) — yellow).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 黄 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 黄 (yellow), start with the 黃 (きいろ (yellow)) 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 黄 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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