How to Write 放 (set free, release, fire, shoot, emit) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 放 (set free, release, fire, shoot, emit) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (放)
Primary Radical (部首): 攴 — ぼくづくり (strike)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Tapping, governing, discipline, and intentional action
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
攴 (meaning) + 方 (sound ホウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike)) and the phonetic component 方, giving the on-reading ホウ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 放
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 放 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 放?
The Japanese character 放 (set free, release, fire, shoot, emit) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 放 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 放?
For the Kanji 放 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ホウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is はな.す, -っぱな.し, はな.つ, はな.れる, こ.く, ほう.る. Its primary English meaning is "set free, release, fire, shoot, emit".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 放?
The Kanji 放 (set free, release, fire, shoot, emit) is written with 8 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 放 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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