How to Write 央 (center, middle) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 央 (center, middle) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (央)
Primary Radical (部首): 大 — だい (big)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 大
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 大 (だい (big))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 大.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 央
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 央 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 央?
The Japanese character 央 (center, middle) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 央 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 央?
For the Kanji 央 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is オウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "center, middle".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 央?
The Kanji 央 (center, middle) is written with 5 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 央 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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