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JLPT N112 StrokesRadical 部首: 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain))

How to Write 稀 (rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet

Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 稀 (rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.

Onyomi (音読み)
キ, ケ
Kunyomi (訓読み)
まれ, まばら
English Meaning
rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)
Stroke Count
12 Strokes (12画)

🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (稀)

Primary Radical (部首): 禾 — のぎ / のぎへん (grain)

Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))

Semantic Theme: Grain crops, autumn harvest, agriculture, and grain measure

📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)

漢字 (Kanji) — JLPT N1 Character

Radical: 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain))

Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 禾.

Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 稀

稀
まれ (mare)
rare
稀
まばら (mabara)
rare

Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 稀 (FAQ)

How many strokes are in 稀?

The Japanese character 稀 (rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)) has 12 strokes (12画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 12 strokes of 稀 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.

What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 稀?

For the Kanji 稀 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is キ, ケ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is まれ, まばら. Its primary English meaning is "rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)".

What is the stroke order rule for writing 稀?

The Kanji 稀 (rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)) is written with 12 strokes (JLPT N1). 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 稀 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.

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