How to Write 時 (time, hour) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 時 (time, hour) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (時)
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)
日 (sun/time) + 寺 (phonetic JI)
The sun radical (日) provides the semantic meaning of daylight and time, while 寺 (JI) provides the phonetic sound.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 時
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 時 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 時?
The Japanese character 時 (time, hour) has 10 strokes (10画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 10 strokes of 時 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 時?
For the Kanji 時 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ジ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is とき, -どき. Its primary English meaning is "time, hour".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 時?
The Kanji 時 (time, hour) is written with 10 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 時 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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