How to Write 生 (life, genuine, birth) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 生 (life, genuine, birth) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (生)
Primary Radical (部首): 生 — うまれる (birth)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 生
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 生 (うまれる (birth))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 生.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 生
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 生 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 生?
The Japanese character 生 (life, genuine, birth) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 生 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 生?
For the Kanji 生 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is セイ, ショウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is い.きる, う.まれる, なま. Its primary English meaning is "life, genuine, birth".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 生?
The Kanji 生 (life, genuine, birth) is written with 5 strokes (JLPT N5). 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 生 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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