How to Write 硬 (stiff, hard) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 硬 (stiff, hard) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (硬)
Primary Radical (部首): 石 — いし (stone)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 石
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 石 (いし (stone))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 石.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 硬
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 硬 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 硬?
The Japanese character 硬 (stiff, hard) has 12 strokes (12画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 12 strokes of 硬 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 硬?
For the Kanji 硬 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is コウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is かた.い. Its primary English meaning is "stiff, hard".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 硬?
The Kanji 硬 (stiff, hard) is written with 12 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 硬 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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