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JLPT N16 StrokesRadical 部首: 木 (き / きへん (tree))

How to Write 朽 (decay, rot, remain in seclusion) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet

Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 朽 (decay, rot, remain in seclusion) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.

Onyomi (音読み)
キュウ
Kunyomi (訓読み)
く.ちる
English Meaning
decay, rot, remain in seclusion
Stroke Count
6 Strokes (6画)

🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (朽)

Primary Radical (部首): 木 — き / きへん (tree)

Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))

Semantic Theme: Trees, plants, wooden artifacts, and forest nature

📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)

漢字 (Kanji) — JLPT N1 Character

Radical: 木 (き / きへん (tree))

Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 木.

Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 朽

朽ちる
くちる (kuchiru)
decay

Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 朽 (FAQ)

How many strokes are in 朽?

The Japanese character 朽 (decay, rot, remain in seclusion) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 朽 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.

What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 朽?

For the Kanji 朽 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is キュウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is く.ちる. Its primary English meaning is "decay, rot, remain in seclusion".

What is the stroke order rule for writing 朽?

The Kanji 朽 (decay, rot, remain in seclusion) is written with 6 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 朽 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.

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