How to Write 形 (shape, form, style) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 形 (shape, form, style) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (形)
Primary Radical (部首): 彡 — さんづくり (bristle/hair)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 彡
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 彡 (さんづくり (bristle/hair))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 彡.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 形
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 形 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 形?
The Japanese character 形 (shape, form, style) has 7 strokes (7画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 7 strokes of 形 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 形?
For the Kanji 形 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ケイ, ギョウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is かた, -がた, かたち, なり. Its primary English meaning is "shape, form, style".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 形?
The Kanji 形 (shape, form, style) is written with 7 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 形 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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