How to Write 四 (four) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 四 (four) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (四)
Primary Radical (部首): 囗 — くにがまえ (box)
Radical Position: Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae))
Semantic Theme: Enclosed borders, walls, territory, and countries
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 囗 (くにがまえ (box))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 囗.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 四
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 四 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 四?
The Japanese character 四 (four) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 四 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 四?
For the Kanji 四 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is よ-, よ.つ, よっ.つ, よん. Its primary English meaning is "four".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 四?
The Kanji 四 (four) is written with 5 strokes (JLPT N5). 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 四 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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