How to Write 切 (cut, cutoff, be sharp) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 切 (cut, cutoff, be sharp) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (切)
Primary Radical (部首): 刀 — かたな / りっとう (sword)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Knives, swords, cutting, dividing, and sharpness
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 刀 (かたな / りっとう (sword))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 4 strokes under radical 刀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 切
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 切 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 切?
The Japanese character 切 (cut, cutoff, be sharp) has 4 strokes (4画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 4 strokes of 切 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 切?
For the Kanji 切 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is セツ, サイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is き.る, -き.る, き.り, -き.り, -ぎ.り, き.れる, -き.れる, き.れ, -き.れ, -ぎ.れ. Its primary English meaning is "cut, cutoff, be sharp".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 切?
The Kanji 切 (cut, cutoff, be sharp) is written with 4 strokes (JLPT N4). 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 切 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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