How to Write 想 (idea, thought, conception, think) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 想 (idea, thought, conception, think) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (想)
Primary Radical (部首): 心 — こころ / りっしんべん (heart)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Heart, thoughts, emotions, and psychological states
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 心 (こころ / りっしんべん (heart))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 心.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 想
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 想 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 想?
The Japanese character 想 (idea, thought, conception, think) has 13 strokes (13画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 13 strokes of 想 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 想?
For the Kanji 想 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ソウ, ソ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is おも.う. Its primary English meaning is "idea, thought, conception, think".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 想?
The Kanji 想 (idea, thought, conception, think) is written with 13 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 想 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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