How to Write 塩 (salt) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 塩 (salt) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (塩)
Primary Radical (部首): 土 — つち (earth)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Ground, earth, clay, soil, land, and territory
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 土 (つち (earth))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 土.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 塩
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 塩 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 塩?
The Japanese character 塩 (salt) has 13 strokes (13画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 13 strokes of 塩 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 塩?
For the Kanji 塩 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is エン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is しお. Its primary English meaning is "salt".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 塩?
The Kanji 塩 (salt) is written with 13 strokes (JLPT N2). 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 塩 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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