How to Write 待 (wait, depend on) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 待 (wait, depend on) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (待)
Primary Radical (部首): 彳 — ぎょうにんべん (step/action)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 彳
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
彳 (meaning) + 寺 (sound ジ)
Derived from the meaning radical 彳 (ぎょうにんべん (step/action)) and the phonetic component 寺, giving the on-reading ジ / シ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 待
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 待 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 待?
The Japanese character 待 (wait, depend on) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 待 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 待?
For the Kanji 待 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is タイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ま.つ, -ま.ち. Its primary English meaning is "wait, depend on".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 待?
The Kanji 待 (wait, depend on) is written with 9 strokes (JLPT N4). 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 待 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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