How to Write 反 (anti-) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 反 (anti-) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (反)
Primary Radical (部首): 又 — また (again)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 又
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 又 (また (again))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 4 strokes under radical 又.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 反
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 反 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 反?
The Japanese character 反 (anti-) has 4 strokes (4画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 4 strokes of 反 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 反?
For the Kanji 反 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ハン, ホン, タン, ホ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is そ.る, そ.らす, かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る. Its primary English meaning is "anti-".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 反?
The Kanji 反 (anti-) is written with 4 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 反 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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