How to Write 宇 (eaves, roof, house, heaven) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 宇 (eaves, roof, house, heaven) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (宇)
Primary Radical (部首): 宀 — うかんむり (roof)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Roofs, buildings, houses, shelter, and enclosures
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 宀 (うかんむり (roof))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 宀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 宇
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 宇 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 宇?
The Japanese character 宇 (eaves, roof, house, heaven) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 宇 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 宇?
For the Kanji 宇 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "eaves, roof, house, heaven".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 宇?
The Kanji 宇 (eaves, roof, house, heaven) is written with 6 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 宇 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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