JLPT N15 Strokes (5画)弘原稿用紙 • Genkō Yōshi Grid
JLPT N15 StrokesRadical 部首: 弓 (ゆみ (bow))

How to Write 弘 (vast, broad, wide) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet

Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 弘 (vast, broad, wide) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.

Onyomi (音読み)
コウ, グ
Kunyomi (訓読み)
ひろ.い
English Meaning
vast, broad, wide
Stroke Count
5 Strokes (5画)

🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (弘)

Primary Radical (部首): 弓 — ゆみ (bow)

Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)

Semantic Theme: Radical 弓

📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)

漢字 (Kanji) — JLPT N1 Character

Radical: 弓 (ゆみ (bow))

Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 弓.

Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 弘

弘い
ひろい (hiroi)
vast

Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 弘 (FAQ)

How many strokes are in 弘?

The Japanese character 弘 (vast, broad, wide) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 弘 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.

What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 弘?

For the Kanji 弘 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is コウ, グ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ひろ.い. Its primary English meaning is "vast, broad, wide".

What is the stroke order rule for writing 弘?

The Kanji 弘 (vast, broad, wide) 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 弘 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.

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