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何 — Kanji Reference

何 Property Value Meaning what Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ Kun-reading (訓読み) なに、なん Radical 亻 (人) - Person [U+4EBB] Stroke Order The stroke order follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The vertical line of the person radical (left side). Stroke 2 : The slanted line of the person radical. Stroke 3 : The top horizontal bar of the right component. Stroke 4...

雨 — Kanji Reference

雨 Property Value Meaning rain Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ウ Kun-reading (訓読み) あめ、あま Radical 雨 (あめかんむり - Rain radical, U+96E8) Stroke Order The kanji 雨 follows standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rules. It is a "crown" (かんむり) radical, meaning it sits atop other characters. Stroke 1: Top horizontal line (slightly slanted). Stroke 2: The left vertical line. Stroke 3: The top-right corner (horizontal then vertical). Stroke 4: The middle...

八 — Kanji Reference

八 Property Value Meaning eight Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ハチ Kun-reading (訓読み) や、や-つ、やっ-つ、よう Radical 八 (hachigashira - U+516B) Stroke Order Stroke 1: A short, downward-slanting stroke starting from the upper left. Stroke 2: A longer, downward-slanting stroke starting from the upper right, ending lower than the first stroke. General Rule: Follows the top-to-bottom, left-to-right principle. Ensure the two strokes do not touch at the top; they should...

右 — Kanji Reference

右 Property Value Meaning right Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ウ (u)、ユウ (yū) Kun-reading (訓読み) みぎ (migi) Radical 口 (kuchi - mouth) [U+53E3] Stroke Order The kanji 右 follows the rule of writing horizontal strokes before vertical strokes that intersect them. Stroke 1 : The short horizontal stroke at the top left. Stroke 2 : The long vertical stroke that starts from the top and turns to form...

Language Learning › Learn Japanese › Skills ›

Writing Japanese involves two distinct challenges: physical kanji writing (stroke order, character shape, handwriting practice) and digital composition (IME input, keyboard skills, written grammar). This guide covers both. Physical Writing: Kanji by Hand Why Physical Writing Matters Even in the age of smartphones and keyboards, physical kanji writing practice provides unique benefits: Deeper encoding : Writing forces active retrieval and motor memory encoding, resulting in stronger retention Recognition speed :...

六 — Kanji Reference

六 Property Value Meaning six Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ロク Kun-reading (訓読み) む、む-つ、むっ-つ、むい Radical 亠 (lid/top) [U+4EA0] Stroke Order The stroke order for 六 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal dot (or short dash). Stroke 2: The horizontal line below the dot. Stroke 3: The left "leg" (a downward stroke to the left). Stroke 4: The right "leg" (a downward...

母 — Kanji Reference

母 Property Value Meaning mother Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ボ Kun-reading (訓読み) はは Radical 母 (なかれ/はは) [U+6BCD] Stroke Order The stroke order for 母 follows standard rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note that the two dots are written last. Stroke 1 : A vertical stroke with a slight hook at the bottom (left side). Stroke 2 : A horizontal stroke that turns into a vertical stroke (the "corner")....

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Latin Composition

Latin composition — writing sentences or passages in Latin — is the hardest Latin skill and the one most likely to produce deep grammatical internalization. It forces you to make active choices about constructions rather than recognizing them passively. When to Start Composition Don't start too early : Composition requires a strong grammar foundation. Attempting it at Novice level produces discouragement without enough grammar knowledge to self-correct. Recommended : Begin...

好 — Kanji Reference

好 Property Value Meaning like, fond of Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コウ Kun-reading (訓読み) す-く、この-む、よ-い Radical 女 (Onna - Woman) [U+5973] Stroke Order The kanji 好 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules, moving from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top-left downward curve (part of the 女 radical). Stroke 2: The diagonal stroke moving down-right. Stroke 3: The horizontal bar connecting the two previous strokes. Stroke 4: The...

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Sindarin Writing Systems

Sindarin can be written in three different systems. All three appear in Tolkien's work; Tengwar is the most commonly taught today. Three Writing Systems System Used By Appearance Used For Latin/Roman alphabet Learners, modern texts Standard letters All courses; the default romanization Tengwar Elves (and others) Elegant curved script Literary Sindarin, inscriptions, calligraphy Cirth Originally Sindarin (Dwarves adopted it) Angular runes Carving on stone/wood; Dwarf texts Most learners start with...

読 — Kanji Reference

読 Property Value Meaning read Strokes 14 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ドク、トク、トウ Kun-reading (訓読み) よ-む Radical 言 (ごんべん - gonben) U+8A00 Stroke Order The kanji 読 is written in 14 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Left side (言): Start with the horizontal top stroke, followed by three horizontal lines, then the mouth (口) shape. Right side (売): Write the top dot/horizontal, the middle "士" shape,...

小 — Kanji Reference

小 Property Value Meaning small Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ショウ Kun-reading (訓読み) ちい-さい、お、こ Radical 小 (しょう) - U+5C0F Stroke Order The kanji 小 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and center-to-sides: Stroke 1 : A vertical line starting from the top center, ending with a small hook (tome/hane) at the bottom. Stroke 2 : A short dot/dash on the left side, slanting...

生 — Kanji Reference

生 Property Value Meaning life, birth Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セイ、ショウ Kun-reading (訓読み) いき-る、うま-れる、なま Radical 生 (u0751f) Stroke Order The kanji 生 is written in 5 strokes following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1: A short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2: A long horizontal line in the middle. Stroke 3: A short vertical line starting from the top horizontal line, moving down to the...

山 — Kanji Reference

山 Property Value Meaning mountain Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) サン Kun-reading (訓読み) やま Radical 山 (yama) — U+5C71 Stroke Order The kanji 山 is written in 3 strokes following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: A vertical line starting from the top center, moving straight down. Stroke 2: A vertical line starting from the left, moving down, then turning 90 degrees to the right...

駅 — Kanji Reference

駅 Property Value Meaning station Strokes 14 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) エキ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 馬 (uma - horse) [U+99AC] Stroke Order The kanji 駅 follows the standard Japanese calligraphy rule: top-to-bottom, left-to-right. It is composed of the radical 馬 (horse) on the left and 尺 (measure/ruler) on the right. Left side (馬): Stroke 1 (dot), 2 (horizontal), 3 (vertical), 4 (horizontal), 5 (vertical), 6 (horizontal), 7 (dot),...

今 — Kanji Reference

今 Property Value Meaning now Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コン (kon)、キン (kin) Kun-reading (訓読み) いま (ima) Radical 人 (hito) - U+4EBA Stroke Order The stroke order follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal-diagonal stroke (the "hat"). Stroke 2: The short vertical stroke starting from the center of the first stroke. Stroke 3: The horizontal stroke forming the base of the top...

語 — Kanji Reference

語 Property Value Meaning language, word Strokes 14 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゴ Kun-reading (訓読み) かた-る、かた-らう Radical 言 (speech/word) [U+8A00] Stroke Order The kanji 語 is written by first completing the left radical (言) and then the right component (吾). Follow standard rules: top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Left side (言): Horizontal line (1) → short horizontal (2) → short horizontal (3) → long horizontal (4) → vertical hook (5). Right side...

手 — Kanji Reference

手 Property Value Meaning hand Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シュ、ズ Kun-reading (訓読み) て Radical 手 (て・てへん) U+624B Stroke Order The character 手 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules, moving from top to bottom and left to right. Stroke 1: The short horizontal stroke at the top, slightly slanted upwards. Stroke 2: The second horizontal stroke, shorter than the first, placed below it. Stroke 3: The third horizontal stroke,...

市 — Kanji Reference

市 Property Value Meaning city, market Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シ Kun-reading (訓読み) いち Radical 巾 (はば・きん - cloth/towel) [U+5E05] Stroke Order The stroke order for 市 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The top horizontal stroke (dot). Stroke 2 : The vertical line starting from the top, curving slightly left. Stroke 3 : The left vertical wall of the "cloth" radical....

本 — Kanji Reference

本 Property Value Meaning book, origin Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ホン Kun-reading (訓読み) もと Radical 木 (Tree, U+6728) Stroke Order The stroke order for 本 follows standard calligraphy rules: horizontal strokes before vertical strokes, and top-to-bottom/left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line (left to right). Stroke 2 : Vertical line (top to bottom), crossing the center of the first stroke. Stroke 3 : Left diagonal slash (撇). Stroke...

見 — Kanji Reference

見 Property Value Meaning see, look Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ケン Kun-reading (訓読み) み-る、み-える Radical 見 (みる) - U+898B Stroke Order The kanji 見 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1 : A short vertical line at the top left. Stroke 2 : A horizontal line starting from the top, turning down to the right. Stroke 3 : A horizontal line connecting to the...

書 — Kanji Reference

書 Property Value Meaning write Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ショ Kun-reading (訓読み) か-く Radical 曰 (hi/iwaku - to say) [U+66F0] Stroke Order The character 書 is written from top to bottom and left to right. Top horizontal: The top horizontal stroke (the "lid"). Verticals: The two vertical strokes descending from the top. Middle horizontal: The horizontal stroke connecting the verticals. The "曰" component: The final square-like shape...

女 — Kanji Reference

女 Property Value Meaning woman, female Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジョ、ニョ Kun-reading (訓読み) おんな、め Radical 女 (Onna) - U+5973 Stroke Order The character 女 is written in 3 strokes. Follow the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1 : A diagonal stroke starting from the top right, sweeping down to the left. Stroke 2 : A short horizontal stroke starting from the left, moving right, and ending in...

前 — Kanji Reference

前 Property Value Meaning before, front Strokes 9 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゼン Kun-reading (訓読み) まえ Radical 刂 (Rittō - sword/knife) Stroke Order The kanji 前 is written in 9 strokes. The standard order is: Stroke 1 : The top left dot (丷). Stroke 2 : The top right dot (丷). Stroke 3 : The horizontal stroke of the middle component. Stroke 4 : The vertical stroke of the...

木 — Kanji Reference

木 Property Value Meaning tree, wood Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) モク、ボク Kun-reading (訓読み) き、こ Radical 木 (きへん - kihen) [U+6728] Stroke Order The stroke order for 木 follows the standard rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The horizontal line (left to right). Stroke 2 : The vertical line (top to bottom, crossing the center of the first stroke). Stroke 3 : The left diagonal slash...

男 — Kanji Reference

男 Property Value Meaning man, male Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ダン、ナン Kun-reading (訓読み) おとこ Radical 田 (た - rice field) [U+7530] Stroke Order The character is written following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The top horizontal line of the 田 radical. Stroke 2 : The left vertical line of the 田 radical. Stroke 3 : The top-right corner (horizontal then vertical) of...

時 — Kanji Reference

時 Property Value Meaning time, hour Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジ Kun-reading (訓読み) とき Radical 日 (Sun/Day, U+65E5) Stroke Order The stroke order follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Left side (日): Vertical stroke (1) → corner stroke (2) → horizontal middle (3) → bottom closure (4). Right side (寺): Top horizontal (5) → vertical (6) → horizontal (7) → horizontal (8) → vertical hook...

口 — Kanji Reference

口 Property Value Meaning mouth, opening Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コウ、ク Kun-reading (訓読み) くち Radical 口 (くち・くちへん) U+53E3 Stroke Order The character 口 is written in 3 strokes following the rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1 : The left vertical line, starting from the top and moving down. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, which turns into the right vertical line (a single continuous motion)....

長 — Kanji Reference

長 Property Value Meaning long, chief Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) チョウ Kun-reading (訓読み) なが-い、おさ Radical 長 (naga-i) — U+9577 Stroke Order The stroke order for 長 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note the distinct "hook" at the end of the final stroke. Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The vertical line on the left. Stroke 3 :...

犬 — Kanji Reference

犬 Property Value Meaning dog Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ケン Kun-reading (訓読み) いぬ Radical 大 (dai) + dot — [U+72AC] Stroke Order The stroke order for 犬 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules (top-to-bottom, left-to-right): Stroke 1 : The horizontal line (top). Stroke 2 : The diagonal stroke starting from the center and moving down-left. Stroke 3 : The diagonal stroke starting from the center and moving down-right....

百 — Kanji Reference

百 Property Value Meaning hundred Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ヒャク Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 白 (shiro - white) [U+767D] Stroke Order The stroke order follows the standard rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The vertical line on the left. Stroke 3 : The horizontal line connecting the top and the right side. Stroke 4 : The...

七 — Kanji Reference

七 Property Value Meaning seven Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シチ Kun-reading (訓読み) なな、なな-つ、なの Radical 一 (いち - one) Stroke Order The kanji 七 is written in 2 strokes: Stroke 1: A horizontal line written from left to right, with a slight upward slant. Stroke 2: A vertical-like stroke starting from the top center, curving downward and slightly to the left, ending with a hook or a sharp...

九 — Kanji Reference

九 Property Value Meaning nine Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) キュウ、ク Kun-reading (訓読み) ここの、ここの-つ Radical 乙 (おつ - otsu) U+4E59 Stroke Order The kanji 九 is written in 2 strokes following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 (撇 - he): Start from the top left, draw a curved diagonal line downward to the left. Stroke 2 (横折彎鉤 - ō-ore-wan-kō): Start from the top center, draw...

国 — Kanji Reference

国 Property Value Meaning country Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コク Kun-reading (訓読み) くに Radical 囗 (くにがまえ - enclosure) [U+56D7] Stroke Order The kanji 国 follows the standard rule for "enclosure" radicals: draw the outer frame, fill the inside, then close the bottom. Stroke 1 : The left vertical line (top to bottom). Stroke 2 : The top horizontal and right vertical corner (one continuous motion). Stroke 3...

町 — Kanji Reference

町 Property Value Meaning town, district Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) チョウ Kun-reading (訓読み) まち Radical 田 (た - rice field) [U+7530] Stroke Order The character 町 follows the standard rule of writing from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The left vertical line of the "rice field" (田) component. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, turning down to form the right side of the top box....

千 — Kanji Reference

千 Property Value Meaning thousand Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セン Kun-reading (訓読み) ち Radical 十 (ten) [U+5341] Stroke Order The kanji 千 is written in 3 strokes following the standard rule of horizontal strokes before vertical strokes: Stroke 1: A short horizontal stroke (ノ-like slant) starting from the top left. Stroke 2: A horizontal stroke starting from the left, crossing through the first stroke. Stroke 3: A...

入 — Kanji Reference

入 Property Value Meaning enter Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ニュウ Kun-reading (訓読み) い-る、い-れる、はい-る Radical 入 (Iru) - U+5165 Stroke Order The kanji 入 is written in two strokes: Stroke 1: A short, diagonal stroke starting from the top right and moving down to the left. Stroke 2: A longer, sweeping stroke starting from the left, moving down, and curving slightly to the right. Note: Unlike the kanji...

三 — Kanji Reference

三 Property Value Meaning three Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) サン Kun-reading (訓読み) み、み-つ、みっ-つ Radical 一 (いち - one) Stroke Order The kanji 三 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom order. Each horizontal line is written from left to right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line (shortest). Stroke 2: The middle horizontal line (shorter than the bottom, longer than the top). Stroke 3: The bottom horizontal line (longest)....

校 — Kanji Reference

校 Property Value Meaning school Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コウ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 木 (Tree radical, U+6728) Stroke Order The character 校 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line (left side, 木). Stroke 2 : Vertical line (center, 木). Stroke 3 : Left diagonal (木). Stroke 4 : Right diagonal (木). Stroke 5 : Dot (top of 交). Stroke...

人 — Kanji Reference

人 Property Value Meaning person Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジン、ニン Kun-reading (訓読み) ひと Radical 人 (にんべん / hito) [U+4EBA] Stroke Order The character 人 follows the basic rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: A downward diagonal stroke starting from the top center, moving to the left. Stroke 2: A downward stroke starting from the middle of the first stroke, curving slightly to the right. Note: Ensure...

天 — Kanji Reference

天 Property Value Meaning heaven, sky Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) テン Kun-reading (訓読み) あめ、あま Radical 大 (dai - big) [U+5927] Stroke Order The character 天 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: A short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2: A second, slightly longer horizontal line below the first. Stroke 3: A left-slanting stroke (払 - harai ) starting from the center...

店 — Kanji Reference

店 Property Value Meaning store, shop Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) テン Kun-reading (訓読み) みせ Radical 广 (madare / "dotted cliff") [U+5E7F] Stroke Order The character 店 is written in 8 strokes. Follow the general rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1: The top dot (the "roof" peak). Stroke 2: The horizontal line starting from the top left, turning into a downward stroke to the left. Stroke 3:...

飲 — Kanji Reference

飲 Property Value Meaning drink Strokes 12 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) イン Kun-reading (訓読み) の-む Radical 食 (U+98DF - eat/food) Stroke Order The kanji 飲 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. It is composed of the "food" radical on the left and the phonetic component "欠" (yawn/lack) on the right. Stroke 1 : Left-side dot (top of 食). Stroke 2 : Horizontal line (top of 食). Stroke...

先 — Kanji Reference

先 Property Value Meaning before, ahead Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セン Kun-reading (訓読み) さき Radical 儿 (human/legs) [U+513F] Stroke Order The stroke order for 先 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The second horizontal line, slightly longer than the first. Stroke 3 : The vertical line descending from the center of the...

左 — Kanji Reference

左 Property Value Meaning left Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) サ Kun-reading (訓読み) ひだり Radical 工 (たくみ/こう) [U+5DE5] Stroke Order The stroke order for 左 follows the rule of writing horizontal strokes before vertical/diagonal ones, and top-to-bottom. Stroke 1 : A short horizontal stroke starting from the top left. Stroke 2 : A long, sweeping diagonal stroke starting from the top center, moving down to the left. Stroke...

二 — Kanji Reference

二 Property Value Meaning two Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ニ Kun-reading (訓読み) ふた、ふた-つ Radical 二 (に) U+4E8C Stroke Order The stroke order follows the general rule of top-to-bottom. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line. Start from the left and move to the right. Stroke 2: The bottom horizontal line. Start from the left and move to the right. Note that the bottom stroke is typically slightly longer...

家 — Kanji Reference

家 Property Value Meaning house, family Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ、ケ Kun-reading (訓読み) いえ、や Radical 宀 (u-kanmuri / roof) [U+5B80] Stroke Order The kanji 家 follows the standard rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Dot (top center) Dot (top right) Horizontal/Vertical hook (the roof) Dot (inside the roof) Horizontal (the start of the pig/animal component) Vertical Horizontal Diagonal left Diagonal right Dot (the final tail) Radical Analysis The...

中 — Kanji Reference

中 Property Value Meaning middle, inside Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) チュウ Kun-reading (訓読み) なか Radical 丨 (tatebō - vertical line) [U+4E28] Stroke Order The kanji 中 is written in 4 strokes following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1 : The vertical line on the left side of the box (top to bottom). Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, then turning down to form the right...

年 — Kanji Reference

年 Property Value Meaning year Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ネン Kun-reading (訓読み) とし Radical 干 (かん - dry/shield) [U+5E72] Stroke Order The kanji 年 is written in 6 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1: The short horizontal line at the top (left to right). Stroke 2: The vertical line starting from the top center, moving downward. Stroke 3: The short horizontal line...

私 — Kanji Reference

私 Property Value Meaning I, private Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シ Kun-reading (訓読み) わたし、わたくし Radical 禾 (Nogi - grain) [U+79BE] Stroke Order The stroke order for 私 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The short horizontal stroke (top of the grain radical). Stroke 2 : The long vertical stroke (the stem of the grain). Stroke 3 : The left-slanting stroke (the left...

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Writing in Esperanto

Why Writing Is Essential for Consolidating Grammar Speaking allows you to communicate with imperfect grammar and rely on real-time feedback. Reading lets you skip over confusing passages. But writing forces you to make explicit choices: Which case ending does this noun take here? Is this verb transitive? Does the adjective agree? Is this the right preposition? Writing is uniquely powerful for grammar consolidation because it creates a permanent record of...

出 — Kanji Reference

出 Property Value Meaning exit, appear Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シュツ、スイ Kun-reading (訓読み) で-る、だ-す Radical 凵 (kannyou - container) [U+51F5] Stroke Order The kanji 出 is written in 5 strokes. Follow the general rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right: Stroke 1 : A short vertical line starting from the top center. Stroke 2 : A horizontal line that turns downward to the left. Stroke 3 : A short horizontal...

一 — Kanji Reference

一 Property Value Meaning one Strokes 1 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) イチ、イツ Kun-reading (訓読み) ひと、ひと-つ Radical 一 (いち) U+4E00 Stroke Order The kanji 一 consists of a single horizontal stroke. Rule: Horizontal strokes are written from left to right. Execution: Start with a slight downward pressure at the beginning, glide across to the right, and finish with a slight pause or "flick" to give the stroke a balanced, calligraphic...

魚 — Kanji Reference

魚 Property Value Meaning fish Strokes 11 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ギョ Kun-reading (訓読み) さかな、うお Radical 魚 (uo-hen) [U+9B5A] Stroke Order The kanji 魚 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The top left "ノ" (slant). Stroke 2-4 : The top "口" shape (horizontal, then vertical/hook, then closing horizontal). Stroke 5-7 : The three horizontal lines in the middle. Stroke 8-11 : The four dots...

道 — Kanji Reference

道 Property Value Meaning road, way, path, street Strokes 12 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ドウ、トウ Kun-reading (訓読み) みち Radical 辶 (しんにょう - shinnyō) [U+8FB6] Stroke Order The character 道 follows the standard rule of writing the internal component first, followed by the radical (the "walking" component) which wraps around the bottom and right. Top component (首): Stroke 1: Dot (top) Stroke 2: Horizontal Stroke 3: Vertical Stroke 4: Horizontal...

高 — Kanji Reference

高 Property Value Meaning high, expensive Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コウ Kun-reading (訓読み) たか-い、たか Radical 高 (たか・い) [U+9AD8] Stroke Order The kanji 高 is written in 10 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right: Stroke 1: The top dot (center). Stroke 2: The horizontal line (top of the "mouth" structure). Stroke 3: The left vertical line of the "mouth". Stroke 4: The right corner (horizontal then...

古 — Kanji Reference

古 Property Value Meaning old Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コ Kun-reading (訓読み) ふる-い、ふる-す Radical 口 (くち - mouth) [U+53E3] Stroke Order The kanji 古 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The horizontal bar at the top (left to right). Stroke 2: The vertical line on the left (top to bottom). Stroke 3: The corner stroke (horizontal then vertical). Stroke 4: The vertical line...

西 — Kanji Reference

西 Property Value Meaning west Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セイ、サイ Kun-reading (訓読み) にし Radical 酉 (とり - bird/wine vessel) [U+9149] Stroke Order The stroke order for 西 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note that the "box" shape is formed by the first, second, and fifth strokes. Stroke 1: Horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2: Vertical line down the left side, then turning right...

分 — Kanji Reference

分 Property Value Meaning minute, part Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ブン、フン、ブ Kun-reading (訓読み) わ-ける、わ-かる Radical 刀 (Katana/Sword) - U+5200 Stroke Order The kanji 分 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line (left to right). Stroke 2: The short downward stroke (撇) starting from the center of the first stroke. Stroke 3: The left side of the bottom component (刀), a...

話 — Kanji Reference

話 Property Value Meaning talk, story Strokes 13 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ワ Kun-reading (訓読み) はな-す、はなし Radical 言 (ごんべん - gonben) [U+8A00] Stroke Order The kanji 話 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Left side (言): Horizontal stroke 1, followed by three short horizontal strokes 2, 3, 4, then a long horizontal base stroke 5. Then, the mouth (口) component: vertical 6, horizontal-vertical 7, horizontal 8. Right...

外 — Kanji Reference

外 Property Value Meaning outside Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ガイ (gai)、ゲ (ge) Kun-reading (訓読み) そと (soto)、はず-れる (hazu-reru) Radical 夕 (yū - evening/moon) [U+5915] Stroke Order The character 外 follows the standard rule of writing from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The short vertical line on the left (the "夕" component). Stroke 2: The top horizontal line of the "夕" component. Stroke 3: The diagonal line of the...

十 — Kanji Reference

十 Property Value Meaning ten Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジュウ (Jū)、ジッ (Ji) Kun-reading (訓読み) とお (tō)、と (to) Radical 十 (jū) [U+5341] Stroke Order The kanji 十 is written in two simple strokes following the standard rule of "horizontal before vertical": Stroke 1: A horizontal line written from left to right. Stroke 2: A vertical line written from top to bottom, crossing the center of the first stroke....

万 — Kanji Reference

万 Property Value Meaning ten thousand Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) マン、バン Kun-reading (訓読み) よろず Radical 一 (ichi - one) [U+4E00] Stroke Order The kanji 万 is written in 3 strokes following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1: A horizontal line starting from the left, slightly curved upwards. Stroke 2: A vertical line starting from the center of the first stroke, curving down and to the left....

耳 — Kanji Reference

耳 Property Value Meaning ear Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジ Kun-reading (訓読み) みみ Radical 耳 (mimi) — U+8033 Stroke Order The kanji 耳 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. It is written in 6 strokes: Stroke 1: A short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2: A long vertical line on the left. Stroke 3: A short horizontal line connecting to the vertical line. Stroke...

青 — Kanji Reference

青 Property Value Meaning blue, green Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セイ、ショウ Kun-reading (訓読み) あお、あお-い Radical 月 (にくづき/つき) - U+6708 Stroke Order The kanji 青 follows standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rules. Stroke 1 : Horizontal top line. Stroke 2 : Horizontal line below the first. Stroke 3 : Vertical line starting from the top center. Stroke 4 : Horizontal line closing the top box. Stroke 5 : Vertical line...

下 — Kanji Reference

下 Property Value Meaning down, below Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ、ゲ Kun-reading (訓読み) した、さ-がる、くだ-る Radical 一 (ichi - one) Stroke Order The stroke order for 下 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1 : A short vertical line starting from the top center. Stroke 2 : A horizontal line starting from the left, crossing the bottom of the first stroke. Stroke 3 : A short...

花 — Kanji Reference

花 Property Value Meaning flower Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ (ka) Kun-reading (訓読み) はな (hana) Radical 艹 (Grass radical / くさかんむり - U+8279) Stroke Order The kanji 花 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line for the grass radical (left side). Stroke 2 : Short vertical line dropping from the left of the horizontal bar. Stroke 3 : Short vertical line...

聞 — Kanji Reference

聞 Property Value Meaning hear, ask Strokes 14 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ブン (bun)、モン (mon) Kun-reading (訓読み) き-く (ki-ku)、き-こえる (ki-koeru) Radical 門 (もん - gate) [U+9580] Stroke Order The kanji 聞 is written by first constructing the outer 門 (gate) radical, followed by the 耳 (ear) component inside. Stroke 1: Left vertical line of the gate. Stroke 2: Top horizontal and right vertical corner of the gate. Stroke 3:...

川 — Kanji Reference

川 Property Value Meaning river Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セン Kun-reading (訓読み) かわ Radical 川 (kawa - river) [U+5DDD] Stroke Order The kanji 川 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard rule of writing from left to right. Stroke 1: A short vertical stroke starting from the top left, curving slightly downward. Stroke 2: A longer vertical stroke in the middle, starting slightly higher than the...

火 — Kanji Reference

火 Property Value Meaning fire Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ Kun-reading (訓読み) ひ、ほ Radical 火 (ひ) — U+706B Stroke Order The stroke order for 火 follows the general rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right, with a specific focus on balance: Stroke 1: A short, slightly curved vertical-ish stroke starting from the top center. Stroke 2: A left-slanting stroke (払 - harai ) starting from the middle. Stroke 3:...

来 — Kanji Reference

来 Property Value Meaning come Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ライ Kun-reading (訓読み) く-る、き-たる Radical 木 (Tree, U+6728) Stroke Order The stroke order for 来 follows standard rules: horizontal strokes before vertical, and top-to-bottom. Stroke 1 : Horizontal stroke at the top. Stroke 2 : Vertical stroke in the center (the "trunk"). Stroke 3 : Left diagonal stroke. Stroke 4 : Right diagonal stroke. Stroke 5 : Horizontal...

月 — Kanji Reference

月 Property Value Meaning moon, month Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゲツ、ガツ Kun-reading (訓読み) つき Radical 月 (つき) - U+6708 Stroke Order The stroke order for 月 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note the "hook" (hane) at the end of the second stroke. Stroke 1: The vertical line on the left, slightly curved inward. Stroke 2: The top horizontal line, turning down to form a...

空 — Kanji Reference

空 Property Value Meaning sky, empty Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) クウ Kun-reading (訓読み) そら、あ-く、から Radical 穴 (あなかんむり - cave/hole radical, U+7A74) Stroke Order The kanji 空 follows the standard Japanese calligraphy rule of "top-to-bottom, left-to-right." Stroke 1 : The top dot (left side of the roof). Stroke 2 : The second dot (right side of the roof). Stroke 3 : The top horizontal stroke of the roof....

水 — Kanji Reference

水 Property Value Meaning water Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) スイ Kun-reading (訓読み) みず Radical 水 (mizu) U+6C34 Stroke Order The kanji 水 is written in 4 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1: The vertical hook (tate-hane) in the center. Stroke 2: The short diagonal stroke on the upper left. Stroke 3: The long diagonal stroke on the lower left. Stroke 4: The...

後 — Kanji Reference

後 Property Value Meaning after, behind Strokes 9 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゴ、コウ Kun-reading (訓読み) あと、うし-ろ、のち Radical 彳 (ぎょうにんべん - step/go) Stroke Order The kanji 後 is written in 9 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right: Stroke 1: The short top-left dash (彳). Stroke 2: The middle-left dash (彳). Stroke 3: The vertical line (彳). Stroke 4: The top horizontal line of the right component. Stroke 5:...

円 — Kanji Reference

円 Property Value Meaning yen, circle Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) エン Kun-reading (訓読み) まる Radical 冂 (maki-gamae / "box" or "enclosure" - U+5182) Stroke Order The kanji 円 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The vertical line on the left. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, turning down to form the corner (the "enclosure"). Stroke 3 : The horizontal line...

五 — Kanji Reference

五 Property Value Meaning five Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゴ Kun-reading (訓読み) いつ、いつ-つ Radical 二 (ni - two) Stroke Order The stroke order for 五 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: horizontal strokes are written before vertical strokes, and top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1 : A horizontal line at the top, written from left to right. Stroke 2 : A vertical line starting from the center of the first...

父 — Kanji Reference

父 Property Value Meaning father Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) フ Kun-reading (訓読み) ちち Radical 父 (chichi - father) [U+7236] Stroke Order The kanji 父 is written in 4 strokes following standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rules: Stroke 1: A short diagonal stroke starting from the top center, moving down to the left. Stroke 2: A short diagonal stroke starting from the top center, moving down to the right. Stroke...

日 — Kanji Reference

日 Property Value Meaning day, sun Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ニチ (nichi)、ジツ (jitsu) Kun-reading (訓読み) ひ (hi)、び (bi)、か (ka) Radical 日 (hi-hen / nichi) [U+65E5] Stroke Order The kanji 日 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Vertical line on the left. Stroke 2 : A corner stroke starting from the top right, going down and then left to form the top and right...

金 — Kanji Reference

金 Property Value Meaning gold, money Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) キン、コン Kun-reading (訓読み) かね、かな Radical 金 (kane-hen) [U+91D1] Stroke Order The character follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The top dot (left). Stroke 2 : The top dot (right). Stroke 3 : The horizontal top bar. Stroke 4 : The long horizontal bar below the top. Stroke 5 : The vertical line...

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Cirth (Elvish Runes)

Cirth ( kerth in singular; cirth is both singular and plural in some uses) are the angular runic letters native to the Sindarin Elves. While Tengwar was imported from Valinor, Cirth was developed in Beleriand — making it the indigenous Sindarin writing system. History of Cirth Origins : Devised by the Sindarin Elf Daeron (lore-master of King Thingol of Doriath) in the First Age Design principle : Angular shapes optimized...

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Skills

Overview Esperanto requires the same five core skills as any language, but the relative difficulty and time investment differs significantly from natural languages: Skill Difficulty Key Fact Pronunciation Very Easy 28 letters, each with exactly one sound Reading Easy Phonemic spelling — read everything exactly as spelled Listening Moderate Speed of native speech; exposure required Writing Easy Fully regular grammar; no spelling irregularities Speaking Moderate Vocabulary acquisition + fluency practice...

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Tengwar for Sindarin

Tengwar is Tolkien's primary script for Sindarin. There are two Sindarin Tengwar modes; this page covers both in detail. For casual learners, master the Standard Mode first. The Mode of Beleriand (used on the Doors of Durin) is more beautiful and easier to read but less commonly taught. What Makes Sindarin Tengwar Different from Quenya Tolkien wrote most of his Tengwar samples in Quenya, so many online resources describe Quenya...

南 — Kanji Reference

南 Property Value Meaning south Strokes 9 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ナン (nan)、ナ (na) Kun-reading (訓読み) みなみ (minami) Radical 十 (jū - ten) Stroke Order The character 南 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line. Stroke 2: The vertical line on the left. Stroke 3: The horizontal line that turns down to form the "box" shape. Stroke 4: The horizontal line closing...

土 — Kanji Reference

土 Property Value Meaning earth, soil Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ド、ト Kun-reading (訓読み) つち Radical 土 (つちへん - tsuchi-hen) [U+571F] Stroke Order The stroke order for 土 follows the standard rule of horizontal lines before vertical lines. Stroke 1 : A short horizontal line (left to right). Stroke 2 : A vertical line starting from the center of the first stroke and going straight down. Stroke 3...

半 — Kanji Reference

半 Property Value Meaning half Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ハン Kun-reading (訓読み) なか-ば Radical 十 (Jū - ten) [U+5341] Stroke Order The stroke order for 半 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line. Stroke 2: The bottom horizontal line (slightly longer than the top). Stroke 3: The vertical line passing through the center of the two horizontal lines. Stroke 4:...

友 — Kanji Reference

友 Property Value Meaning friend Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ユウ Kun-reading (訓読み) とも Radical 又 (mata - "again/also") [U+53C8] Stroke Order The kanji 友 is written in 4 strokes following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1: The horizontal line at the top (left to right). Stroke 2: The diagonal line starting from the center of the first stroke, sweeping down to the left. Stroke 3: The...

足 — Kanji Reference

足 Property Value Meaning foot, leg Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ソク Kun-reading (訓読み) あし、た-りる Radical 足 (あしへん - ashi-hen) [U+8DB3] Stroke Order The kanji 足 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule. Stroke 1 : The top vertical line (the "mouth" component top). Stroke 2 : The top-left corner of the "mouth" (horizontal then vertical). Stroke 3 : The bottom horizontal line of...

子 — Kanji Reference

子 Property Value Meaning child Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シ、ス Kun-reading (訓読み) こ Radical 子 (child) [U+5B50] Stroke Order The kanji 子 is written in 3 strokes: Stroke 1: A horizontal stroke that curves slightly downward at the end, starting from the left. Stroke 2: A vertical stroke that curves into a hook (hane) at the bottom. Stroke 3: A horizontal stroke that crosses the vertical line,...

猫 — Kanji Reference

猫 Property Value Meaning cat Strokes 11 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ビョウ Kun-reading (訓読み) ねこ Radical 犭 (けものへん - animal radical, U+72AD) Stroke Order The character follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Left side, short downward stroke. Stroke 2 : Left side, lower curve. Stroke 3 : Left side, final downward stroke (the "animal" radical). Stroke 4 : Top horizontal line of the right...

安 — Kanji Reference

安 Property Value Meaning cheap, peaceful Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) アン Kun-reading (訓読み) やす-い Radical 宀 (roof / kanmuri) [U+5B80] Stroke Order The stroke order for 安 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The dot at the top center. Stroke 2 : The horizontal line starting from the left, turning into a downward stroke on the right (the roof). Stroke 3 :...

気 — Kanji Reference

気 Property Value Meaning spirit, mood, air, energy Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) キ、ケ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 気 (きがまえ - kigamae) U+6C17 Stroke Order The kanji 気 is written in 6 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top left. Stroke 2 : The short horizontal line below the first. Stroke 3 : The short diagonal...

赤 — Kanji Reference

赤 Property Value Meaning red Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セキ、シャク Kun-reading (訓読み) あか、あか-い Radical 大 (dai - big) Stroke Order The kanji 赤 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The left vertical stroke of the top component. Stroke 3 : The right vertical stroke of the top...

車 — Kanji Reference

車 Property Value Meaning car, vehicle Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シャ Kun-reading (訓読み) くるま Radical 車 (くるま) — U+8ECA Stroke Order The kanji 車 follows the standard Japanese rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : Vertical line down, turning right at the bottom (the "box" shape). Stroke 3 : Horizontal line closing the top box. Stroke 4 :...

上 — Kanji Reference

上 Property Value Meaning up, above Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジョウ、ショウ Kun-reading (訓読み) うえ、うわ、のぼ-る Radical 一 (ichi - one) Stroke Order The kanji 上 follows the standard Japanese rule of writing horizontal strokes before vertical strokes. Stroke 1: The short vertical stroke starting from the middle. Stroke 2: The long horizontal stroke at the bottom. Stroke 3: The short horizontal stroke at the top right. Note: In...

四 — Kanji Reference

四 Property Value Meaning four Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シ Kun-reading (訓読み) よ、よ-つ、よっ-つ、よん Radical 囗 (くにがまえ - enclosure) [U+56D7] Stroke Order The stroke order for 四 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note that the "enclosure" is completed after the internal strokes are drawn. Stroke 1 : The left vertical line. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line and the right vertical line (one continuous...

英 — Kanji Reference

英 Property Value Meaning English, heroic Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) エイ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 艹 (Grass radical / くさかんむり - U+8279) Stroke Order The kanji 英 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line on the left of the top radical. Stroke 2 : Vertical line on the left. Stroke 3 : Vertical line on the right. Stroke 4 : Horizontal...

毎 — Kanji Reference

毎 Property Value Meaning every, each Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) マイ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 母 (はは - mother) [U+6BCD] Stroke Order The kanji 毎 is written in 6 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The vertical line with a hook at the bottom. Stroke 3 : The left dot. Stroke...

目 — Kanji Reference

目 Property Value Meaning eye Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) モク、ボク Kun-reading (訓読み) め Radical 目 (めへん - me-hen) [U+76EE] Stroke Order The kanji 目 is written in 5 strokes following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : A vertical line on the left. Stroke 2 : A horizontal line starting from the top of the first stroke, turning 90 degrees downward to form the...

東 — Kanji Reference

東 Property Value Meaning east Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) トウ Kun-reading (訓読み) ひがし Radical 木 (tree) [U+6728] Stroke Order The stroke order for 東 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal stroke (top bar of the 日 component). Stroke 2 : Vertical stroke (left side of the 日 component). Stroke 3 : Horizontal stroke (bottom of the top part of the 日...

食 — Kanji Reference

食 Property Value Meaning eat, food Strokes 9 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ショク、ジキ Kun-reading (訓読み) た-べる、く-う Radical 食 (しょくへん) [U+98DF] Stroke Order The stroke order for 食 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note that the top part is written as a "hat" (人) followed by the horizontal stroke. Stroke 1: Top dot (left) Stroke 2: Horizontal stroke (right) Stroke 3: Horizontal stroke (right) Stroke 4: Vertical...

新 — Kanji Reference

新 Property Value Meaning new Strokes 13 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シン Kun-reading (訓読み) あたら-しい、あら-た、にい Radical 斤 (おのづくり - ono-zukuri) [U+65A4] Stroke Order The kanji 新 is written in 13 strokes. It follows the standard rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Left side (立): Dot (1) → Horizontal (2) → Dot (3) → Dot (4) → Horizontal (5). Middle (木): Vertical (6) → Horizontal (7) → Left slant (8) →...

大 — Kanji Reference

大 Property Value Meaning big, large Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ダイ、タイ Kun-reading (訓読み) おお、おお-きい Radical 大 (だい) - Big (U+5927) Stroke Order The kanji 大 is written in 3 strokes following standard top-to-bottom and left-to-right rules: Stroke 1 : A horizontal line drawn from left to right. Stroke 2 : A vertical stroke starting from the center of the first stroke, curving slightly to the left. Stroke...

白 — Kanji Reference

白 Property Value Meaning white Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ハク (haku)、ビャク (byaku) Kun-reading (訓読み) しろ (shiro)、しら (shira)、しろ-い (shiro-i) Radical 白 (shiro) [U+767D] Stroke Order The kanji 白 follows standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rules. Note that the top stroke is a short vertical dash, not a horizontal one. Stroke 1 : The short vertical dash at the top center. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, which turns down...