How to Write 殿 (Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 殿 (Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (殿)
Primary Radical (部首): 殳 — ほこづくり (weapon)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 殳
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 殳 (ほこづくり (weapon))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 殳.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 殿
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 殿 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 殿?
The Japanese character 殿 (Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple) has 13 strokes (13画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 13 strokes of 殿 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 殿?
For the Kanji 殿 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is デン, テン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is との, -どの. Its primary English meaning is "Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 殿?
The Kanji 殿 (Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple) is written with 13 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 殿 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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