How to Write 黎 (dark, black, many) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 15-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) character 黎 (“dark, black, many”), indexed under the 黍 (きび (millet)) radical. Practice 黎 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 黎い (くろい (kuroi) — dark).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (黎)
Primary Radical (部首): 黍 — きび (millet)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 黍
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (レイ, リ) when 黎 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (くろ.い) when 黎 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (15画): At 15 strokes, 黎 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 黍 (きび (millet)) 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)
Radical: 黍 (きび (millet))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 黍.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 黎
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 黎 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 黎 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 黎 ("dark, black, many") is written with 15 strokes (15画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 9 (小学9年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 黍 (きび (millet)) radical. At 15 strokes, 黎 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 黍 (きび (millet)) 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 黎?
For 黎 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is レイ, リ and the Kunyomi is くろ.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (レイ, リ) when 黎 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (くろ.い) when 黎 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 黎 includes 黎い (くろい (kuroi) — dark).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 黎 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 15 strokes of 黎 (dark, black, many), start with the 黍 (きび (millet)) 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 黎 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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