How to Write 笹 (bamboo grass, (kokuji)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 笹 (bamboo grass, (kokuji)) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (笹)
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 11 strokes under radical 竹.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 笹
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 笹 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 笹?
The Japanese character 笹 (bamboo grass, (kokuji)) has 11 strokes (11画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 11 strokes of 笹 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 笹?
For the Kanji 笹 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is — and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ささ. Its primary English meaning is "bamboo grass, (kokuji)".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 笹?
The Kanji 笹 (bamboo grass, (kokuji)) is written with 11 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 笹 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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