How to Write 究 (research, study) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 究 (research, study) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (究)
Primary Radical (部首): 穴 — あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 穴
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 穴 (あな / あなかんむり (cave/hole))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 穴.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 究
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 究 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 究?
The Japanese character 究 (research, study) has 7 strokes (7画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 7 strokes of 究 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 究?
For the Kanji 究 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is キュウ, ク and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is きわ.める. Its primary English meaning is "research, study".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 究?
The Kanji 究 (research, study) is written with 7 strokes (JLPT N4). 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 究 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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