How to Write 壊 (demolition, break, destroy) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 壊 (demolition, break, destroy) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (壊)
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 16 strokes under radical 土.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 壊
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 壊 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 壊?
The Japanese character 壊 (demolition, break, destroy) has 16 strokes (16画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 16 strokes of 壊 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 壊?
For the Kanji 壊 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カイ, エ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is こわ.す, こわ.れる, やぶ.る. Its primary English meaning is "demolition, break, destroy".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 壊?
The Kanji 壊 (demolition, break, destroy) is written with 16 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 壊 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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