How to Write 居 (reside, to be, exist, live with) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 居 (reside, to be, exist, live with) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (居)
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)
尸 (meaning) + 古 (sound コ)
Derived from the meaning radical 尸 (しかばね (corpse)) and the phonetic component 古, giving the on-reading コ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 居
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 居 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 居?
The Japanese character 居 (reside, to be, exist, live with) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 居 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 居?
For the Kanji 居 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is キョ, コ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is い.る, -い, お.る. Its primary English meaning is "reside, to be, exist, live with".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 居?
The Kanji 居 (reside, to be, exist, live with) is written with 8 strokes (JLPT N3). 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 居 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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