Genki I & Genki II Kanji Stroke Order Practice & Printable Genkō Yōshi PDF Worksheets
Companion handwriting trainer and printable Genkō Yōshi worksheet generator for Genki I (Lessons 3–12) and Genki II (Lessons 13–23) university and self-study Japanese learners.
Sample Kanji Character Reference & Stroke Order (GENKI)
Sample character reference complete with Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, English meanings, stroke counts, and interactive practice links.
| Character | Onyomi (音読み) | Kunyomi (訓読み) | Meaning | Strokes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 私 | シ | わたし | I, myself (Genki L5) | 7 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 友 | ユウ | とも | Friend (友だち Tomodachi) | 4 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 電 | デン | — | Electricity, train (電車 Densha) | 13 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 車 | シャ | くるま | Car, vehicle (電車 Densha) | 7 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 買 | バイ | か.う | Buy, shopping (買い物 Kaimono) | 12 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 病 | ビョウ | やまい | Illness, hospital (病院 Byōin) | 10 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 院 | イン | — | Institution (病院 / 大学院) | 10 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 仕 | シ | つか.える | Serve, work (仕事 Shigoto) | 5 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 事 | ジ | こと | Matter, work (仕事 / 食事) | 8 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 調 | チョウ | しら.べる | Investigate, check (調べる) | 15 strokes | ✍️ Write |
📖 Study Guide & Stroke Order Rules
Genki I introduces 145 foundational Kanji across Lessons 3–12 (numbers, time, daily routines, travel), while Genki II adds 172 Kanji across Lessons 13–23 (part-time jobs, shopping, society, and future plans).
- Write from top to bottom (上から下へ) and left to right (左から右へ).
- Horizontal strokes precede vertical strokes when crossing (横が先、縦が後).
- Draw the outer enclosure before filling the inside, then close the bottom frame last.
✍️ Interactive Handwriting & Genkō Yōshi PDF Tips
Combine digital stroke-order validation with physical handwriting on squared Japanese Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) paper to lock in long-term orthographic recall.
- Practice 10–15 characters daily in Quiz Mode, then switch to Recall Mode to write from memory.
- Use the Radical Explorer and AI Kanji Sensei to break complex characters into familiar components.
- Print A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheets for offline pencil or Apple Pencil / stylus practice.
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