How to Write 炭 (charcoal, coal) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 炭 (charcoal, coal) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (炭)
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) + 火 (sound カ)
Derived from the meaning radical 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) and the phonetic component 火, giving the on-reading カ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 炭
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 炭 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 炭?
The Japanese character 炭 (charcoal, coal) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 炭 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 炭?
For the Kanji 炭 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is タン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is すみ. Its primary English meaning is "charcoal, coal".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 炭?
The Kanji 炭 (charcoal, coal) is written with 9 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 炭 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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