How to Write 成 (turn into, become, get, grow, elapse) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 成 (turn into, become, get, grow, elapse) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (成)
Primary Radical (部首): 戈 — かのほこ (spear)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 戈
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 戈 (かのほこ (spear))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 戈.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 成
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 成 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 成?
The Japanese character 成 (turn into, become, get, grow, elapse) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 成 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 成?
For the Kanji 成 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is セイ, ジョウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is な.る, な.す, -な.す. Its primary English meaning is "turn into, become, get, grow, elapse".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 成?
The Kanji 成 (turn into, become, get, grow, elapse) is written with 6 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 成 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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