How to Write 日 (day, sun, Japan, counter for days) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 日 (day, sun, Japan, counter for days) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (日)
Primary Radical (部首): 日 — ひ (sun)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Sun, daylight, time, brightness, and warmth
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Sun (日)
An ancient pictograph depicting the sun as a circle with a central sunspot, originally representing the sun and by extension a single day.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 日
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 日 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 日?
The Japanese character 日 (day, sun, Japan, counter for days) has 4 strokes (4画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 4 strokes of 日 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 日?
For the Kanji 日 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ニチ, ジツ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ひ, -び, -か. Its primary English meaning is "day, sun, Japan, counter for days".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 日?
The Kanji 日 (day, sun, Japan, counter for days) is written with 4 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 日 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
More JLPT N5 Characters to Practice Next
View Full JLPT N5 Kanji List →Unlock All 2,000+ JLPT N5–N1 Kanji, AI Sensei & Unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF Books
Get lifetime access to all 2,136 Jōyō Kanji (JLPT N5–N1), AI Kanji Sensei mnemonics, and unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheets for a one-time payment of $4.49 USD (10% OFF the $4.99 Lifetime Pro Pass with promo code KANJI10). Zero monthly subscriptions!