How to Write 灯 (lamp, a light, light, counter for lights) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 灯 (lamp, a light, light, counter for lights) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (灯)
Primary Radical (部首): 火 — ひ / れっか (fire)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Fire, heat, burning, cooking, light, and passion
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
火 (meaning) + 丁 (sound チョウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) and the phonetic component 丁, giving the on-reading チョウ / テイ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 灯
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 灯 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 灯?
The Japanese character 灯 (lamp, a light, light, counter for lights) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 灯 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 灯?
For the Kanji 灯 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is トウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ひ, ほ-, ともしび, とも.す, あかり. Its primary English meaning is "lamp, a light, light, counter for lights".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 灯?
The Kanji 灯 (lamp, a light, light, counter for lights) is written with 6 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 灯 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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