How to Write 殉 (martyrdom, follow by resigning) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 殉 (martyrdom, follow by resigning) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (殉)
Primary Radical (部首): 歹 — がつへん (death)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 歹
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 歹 (がつへん (death))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 10 strokes under radical 歹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 殉
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 殉 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 殉?
The Japanese character 殉 (martyrdom, follow by resigning) has 10 strokes (10画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 10 strokes of 殉 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 殉?
For the Kanji 殉 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ジュン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "martyrdom, follow by resigning".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 殉?
The Kanji 殉 (martyrdom, follow by resigning) is written with 10 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 殉 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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