How to Write 加 (add, addition, increase, join, include) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 加 (add, addition, increase, join, include) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (加)
Primary Radical (部首): 力 — ちから (power)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Physical strength, effort, power, and labor
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 力 (ちから (power))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 力.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 加
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 加 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 加?
The Japanese character 加 (add, addition, increase, join, include) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 加 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 加?
For the Kanji 加 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is くわ.える, くわ.わる. Its primary English meaning is "add, addition, increase, join, include".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 加?
The Kanji 加 (add, addition, increase, join, include) is written with 5 strokes (JLPT N3). 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 加 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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