How to Write 欧 (Europe) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 欧 (Europe) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (欧)
Primary Radical (部首): 欠 — あくび (lack/yawn)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Breathing out, yearning, singing, and deficiency
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 欠.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 欧
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 欧 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 欧?
The Japanese character 欧 (Europe) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 欧 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 欧?
For the Kanji 欧 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is オウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is うた.う, は.く. Its primary English meaning is "Europe".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 欧?
The Kanji 欧 (Europe) is written with 8 strokes (JLPT N2). 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 欧 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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