How to Write 崖 (cliff, bluff, precipice) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 崖 (cliff, bluff, precipice) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (崖)
Primary Radical (部首): 山 — やま (mountain)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 山
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 山 (やま (mountain))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 山.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 崖
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 崖 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 崖?
The Japanese character 崖 (cliff, bluff, precipice) has 11 strokes (11画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 11 strokes of 崖 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 崖?
For the Kanji 崖 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ガイ, ゲ, ギ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is がけ, きし, はて. Its primary English meaning is "cliff, bluff, precipice".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 崖?
The Kanji 崖 (cliff, bluff, precipice) is written with 11 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 崖 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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