How to Write 散 (scatter, disperse, spend, squander) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 散 (scatter, disperse, spend, squander) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (散)
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)
Radical: 攴 (ぼくづくり (strike))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 攴.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 散
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 散 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 散?
The Japanese character 散 (scatter, disperse, spend, squander) has 12 strokes (12画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 12 strokes of 散 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 散?
For the Kanji 散 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is サン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ち.る, ち.らす, -ち.らす, ち.らかす, ち.らかる, ち.らばる, ばら, ばら.ける. Its primary English meaning is "scatter, disperse, spend, squander".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 散?
The Kanji 散 (scatter, disperse, spend, squander) is written with 12 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 散 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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