How to Write 鼻 (nose, snout) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 鼻 (“nose, snout”), indexed under the 鼻 (はな (nose)) radical. Practice 鼻 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 鼻 (はな (hana) — nose).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (鼻)
Primary Radical (部首): 鼻 — はな (nose)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 鼻
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ビ) when 鼻 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はな) when 鼻 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 鼻 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 鼻 (はな (nose)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 鼻 (はな (nose))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 鼻.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 鼻
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 鼻 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 鼻 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 鼻 ("nose, snout") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 鼻 (はな (nose)) radical. At 14 strokes, 鼻 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 鼻 (はな (nose)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 鼻?
For 鼻 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ビ and the Kunyomi is はな. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ビ) when 鼻 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (はな) when 鼻 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 鼻 includes 鼻 (はな (hana) — nose).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 鼻 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 鼻 (nose, snout), start with the 鼻 (はな (nose)) 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 鼻 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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