How to Write 回 (-times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 回 (-times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (回)
Primary Radical (部首): 囗 — くにがまえ (enclosure)
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 (enclosure))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 囗.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 回
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 回 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 回?
The Japanese character 回 (-times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 回 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 回?
For the Kanji 回 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カイ, エ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is まわ.る, -まわ.る, -まわ.り, まわ.す, -まわ.す, まわ.し-, -まわ.し, もとお.る, か.える. Its primary English meaning is "-times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 回?
The Kanji 回 (-times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences) is written with 6 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 回 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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