How to Write 后 (empress, queen, after, behind, back) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 后 (empress, queen, after, behind, back) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (后)
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)
Radical: 口 (くち (mouth))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 口.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 后
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 后 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 后?
The Japanese character 后 (empress, queen, after, behind, back) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 后 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 后?
For the Kanji 后 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is コウ, ゴ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is きさき. Its primary English meaning is "empress, queen, after, behind, back".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 后?
The Kanji 后 (empress, queen, after, behind, back) is written with 6 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 后 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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