How to Write 新 (new) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 新 (new) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (新)
Primary Radical (部首): 斤 — おの (axe)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 斤
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 斤 (おの (axe))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 斤.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 新
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 新 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 新?
The Japanese character 新 (new) has 13 strokes (13画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 13 strokes of 新 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 新?
For the Kanji 新 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is あたら.しい, あら.た. Its primary English meaning is "new".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 新?
The Kanji 新 (new) is written with 13 strokes (JLPT N5). 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 新 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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