How to Write 了 (complete, finish) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 了 (complete, finish) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (了)
Primary Radical (部首): 亅 — はねぼう (hook)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 亅
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 亅 (はねぼう (hook))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 2 strokes under radical 亅.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 了
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 了 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 了?
The Japanese character 了 (complete, finish) has 2 strokes (2画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 2 strokes of 了 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 了?
For the Kanji 了 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is リョウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "complete, finish".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 了?
The Kanji 了 (complete, finish) is written with 2 strokes (JLPT N2). 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 了 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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