How to Write 欽 (respect, revere, long for) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 欽 (respect, revere, long for) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (欽)
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 12 strokes under radical 欠.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 欽
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 欽 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 欽?
The Japanese character 欽 (respect, revere, long for) has 12 strokes (12画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 12 strokes of 欽 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 欽?
For the Kanji 欽 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is キン, コン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is つつし.む. Its primary English meaning is "respect, revere, long for".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 欽?
The Kanji 欽 (respect, revere, long for) is written with 12 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 欽 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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