How to Write 康 (ease, peace) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 康 (ease, peace) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (康)
Primary Radical (部首): 广 — まだれ (dotted cliff)
Radical Position: Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare))
Semantic Theme: Halls, shops, courts, broad buildings, and pavilions
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 广.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 康
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 康 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 康?
The Japanese character 康 (ease, peace) has 11 strokes (11画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 11 strokes of 康 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 康?
For the Kanji 康 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is コウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "ease, peace".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 康?
The Kanji 康 (ease, peace) 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 康 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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