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JLPT N18 StrokesRadical 部首: 手 (て / てへん (hand))

How to Write 拐 (kidnap, falsify) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet

Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 拐 (kidnap, falsify) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.

Onyomi (音読み)
カイ
Kunyomi (訓読み)
—
English Meaning
kidnap, falsify
Stroke Count
8 Strokes (8画)

🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (拐)

Primary Radical (部首): 手 — て / てへん (hand)

Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))

Semantic Theme: Hands, holding, grasping, craft, and manual action

📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)

漢字 (Kanji) — JLPT N1 Character

Radical: 手 (て / てへん (hand))

Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 手.

Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 拐

拐
カイ / かい (kai)
kidnap

Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 拐 (FAQ)

How many strokes are in 拐?

The Japanese character 拐 (kidnap, falsify) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 拐 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.

What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 拐?

For the Kanji 拐 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "kidnap, falsify".

What is the stroke order rule for writing 拐?

The Kanji 拐 (kidnap, falsify) is written with 8 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 拐 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.

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