How to Write 今 (now) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 今 (now) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (今)
Primary Radical (部首): 人 — ひと (person)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Humans, people, relationships, and human behavior
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
人 (meaning) + 人 (sound ジン)
Derived from the meaning radical 人 (ひと (person)) and the phonetic component 人, giving the on-reading ジン / ニン.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 今
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 今 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 今?
The Japanese character 今 (now) has 4 strokes (4画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 4 strokes of 今 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 今?
For the Kanji 今 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is コン, キン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is いま. Its primary English meaning is "now".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 今?
The Kanji 今 (now) is written with 4 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 今 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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