How to Write 河 (river) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 河 (river) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (河)
Primary Radical (部首): 水 — みず / さんずい (water)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Water, rivers, liquids, and cleansing
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
水 (meaning) + 可 (sound カ)
Derived from the meaning radical 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) and the phonetic component 可, giving the on-reading カ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 河
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 河 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 河?
The Japanese character 河 (river) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 河 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 河?
For the Kanji 河 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is かわ. Its primary English meaning is "river".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 河?
The Kanji 河 (river) is written with 8 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 河 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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