How to Write 昭 (shining, bright) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 昭 (shining, bright) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (昭)
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)
日 (meaning) + 召 (sound ショウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 日 (ひ / にち (sun/day)) and the phonetic component 召, giving the on-reading ショウ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 昭
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 昭 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 昭?
The Japanese character 昭 (shining, bright) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 昭 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 昭?
For the Kanji 昭 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ショウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "shining, bright".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 昭?
The Kanji 昭 (shining, bright) is written with 9 strokes (JLPT N1). 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 昭 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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