How to Write 尼 (nun) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 尼 (nun) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (尼)
Primary Radical (部首): 尸 — しかばね (corpse)
Radical Position: Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare))
Semantic Theme: Body postures, dwellings, screens, and coverings
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 尸 (しかばね (corpse))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 尸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 尼
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 尼 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 尼?
The Japanese character 尼 (nun) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 尼 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 尼?
For the Kanji 尼 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ニ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is あま. Its primary English meaning is "nun".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 尼?
The Kanji 尼 (nun) is written with 5 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 尼 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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