How to Write 昔 (once upon a time, antiquity, old times) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 昔 (once upon a time, antiquity, old times) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (昔)
Primary Radical (部首): 日 — ひ / にち (sun/day)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Sun, daylight, time, brightness, and warmth
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 日.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 昔
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 昔 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 昔?
The Japanese character 昔 (once upon a time, antiquity, old times) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 昔 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 昔?
For the Kanji 昔 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is セキ, シャク and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is むかし. Its primary English meaning is "once upon a time, antiquity, old times".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 昔?
The Kanji 昔 (once upon a time, antiquity, old times) 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 昔 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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