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JLPT N14 StrokesRadical 部首: 冖 (わかんむり (cover))

How to Write 冗 (superfluous, uselessness) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet

Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 冗 (superfluous, uselessness) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.

Onyomi (音読み)
ジョウ
Kunyomi (訓読み)
—
English Meaning
superfluous, uselessness
Stroke Count
4 Strokes (4画)

🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (冗)

Primary Radical (部首): 冖 — わかんむり (cover)

Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)

Semantic Theme: Radical 冖

Kanji Sharing Radical 冖:

📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)

漢字 (Kanji) — JLPT N1 Character

Radical: 冖 (わかんむり (cover))

Standard Jouyou kanji written with 4 strokes under radical 冖.

Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 冗

冗
ジョウ / じょう (jou)
superfluous

Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 冗 (FAQ)

How many strokes are in 冗?

The Japanese character 冗 (superfluous, uselessness) has 4 strokes (4画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 4 strokes of 冗 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.

What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 冗?

For the Kanji 冗 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ジョウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "superfluous, uselessness".

What is the stroke order rule for writing 冗?

The Kanji 冗 (superfluous, uselessness) is written with 4 strokes (JLPT N1). 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 冗 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.

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