How to Write 歌 (song, sing) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 歌 (song, sing) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (歌)
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)
欠 (meaning) + 可 (sound カ)
Derived from the meaning radical 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn)) and the phonetic component 可, giving the on-reading カ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 歌
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 歌 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 歌?
The Japanese character 歌 (song, sing) has 14 strokes (14画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 14 strokes of 歌 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 歌?
For the Kanji 歌 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is うた, うた.う. Its primary English meaning is "song, sing".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 歌?
The Kanji 歌 (song, sing) is written with 14 strokes (JLPT N4). 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 歌 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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