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JLPT N15 StrokesRadical 部首: 口 (くち (mouth))

How to Write 叱 (scold, reprove) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet

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

Onyomi (音読み)
シツ, シチ, カ
Kunyomi (訓読み)
しか.る
English Meaning
scold, reprove
Stroke Count
5 Strokes (5画)

🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (叱)

Primary Radical (部首): 口 — くち (mouth)

Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))

Semantic Theme: Mouth, speaking, eating, openings, and vocalization

📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)

漢字 (Kanji) — JLPT N1 Character

Radical: 口 (くち (mouth))

Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 口.

Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 叱

叱る
しかる (shikaru)
scold

Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 叱 (FAQ)

How many strokes are in 叱?

The Japanese character 叱 (scold, reprove) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 叱 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.

What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 叱?

For the Kanji 叱 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シツ, シチ, カ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is しか.る. Its primary English meaning is "scold, reprove".

What is the stroke order rule for writing 叱?

The Kanji 叱 (scold, reprove) is written with 5 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 叱 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.

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