How to Write 種 (species, kind, class, variety, seed) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 種 (species, kind, class, variety, seed) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (種)
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)
禾 (meaning) + 重 (sound ジュウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 禾 (のぎ / のぎへん (grain)) and the phonetic component 重, giving the on-reading ジュウ / チョウ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 種
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 種 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 種?
The Japanese character 種 (species, kind, class, variety, seed) has 14 strokes (14画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 14 strokes of 種 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 種?
For the Kanji 種 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シュ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is たね, -ぐさ. Its primary English meaning is "species, kind, class, variety, seed".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 種?
The Kanji 種 (species, kind, class, variety, seed) is written with 14 strokes (JLPT N3). 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 種 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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