How to Write 笑 (laugh) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 笑 (laugh) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (笑)
Primary Radical (部首): 竹 — たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Bamboo, flutes, scrolls, baskets, and writing brushes
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 竹 (たけ / たけかんむり (bamboo))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 10 strokes under radical 竹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 笑
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 笑 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 笑?
The Japanese character 笑 (laugh) has 10 strokes (10画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 10 strokes of 笑 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 笑?
For the Kanji 笑 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ショウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is わら.う, え.む. Its primary English meaning is "laugh".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 笑?
The Kanji 笑 (laugh) is written with 10 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 笑 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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