How to Write 国 (country, nation) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 国 (country, nation) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (国)
Primary Radical (部首): 囗 — くにがまえ (box 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 (box enclosure))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 囗.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 国
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 国 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 国?
The Japanese character 国 (country, nation) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 国 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 国?
For the Kanji 国 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is コク and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is くに. Its primary English meaning is "country, nation".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 国?
The Kanji 国 (country, nation) is written with 8 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 国 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
More JLPT N5 Characters to Practice Next
View Full JLPT N5 Kanji List →Unlock All 2,000+ JLPT N5–N1 Kanji, AI Sensei & Unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF Books
Get lifetime access to all 2,136 Jōyō Kanji (JLPT N5–N1), AI Kanji Sensei mnemonics, and unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheets for a one-time payment of $4.49 USD (10% OFF the $4.99 Lifetime Pro Pass with promo code KANJI10). Zero monthly subscriptions!