How to Write 止 (stop, halt) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 止 (stop, halt) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (止)
Primary Radical (部首): 止 — とめる (stop)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 止
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 止 (とめる (stop))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 4 strokes under radical 止.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 止
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 止 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 止?
The Japanese character 止 (stop, halt) has 4 strokes (4画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 4 strokes of 止 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 止?
For the Kanji 止 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is と.まる, -ど.まり, と.める, -と.める, -ど.め, とど.める, とど.め, とど.まる, や.める, や.む, -や.む, よ.す, -さ.す, -さ.し. Its primary English meaning is "stop, halt".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 止?
The Kanji 止 (stop, halt) is written with 4 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 止 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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