How to Write 九 (nine) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 九 (nine) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (九)
Primary Radical (部首): 乙 — おつ (second)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 乙
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 乙 (おつ (second))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 2 strokes under radical 乙.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 九
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 九 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 九?
The Japanese character 九 (nine) has 2 strokes (2画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 2 strokes of 九 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 九?
For the Kanji 九 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is キュウ, ク and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ここの-, ここの.つ. Its primary English meaning is "nine".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 九?
The Kanji 九 (nine) is written with 2 strokes (JLPT N5). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 九 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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