How to Write 系 (lineage, system) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 系 (lineage, system) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (系)
Primary Radical (部首): 糸 — いと / いとへん (silk/thread)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Silk, threads, textiles, weaving, and connecting ties
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 糸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 系
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 系 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 系?
The Japanese character 系 (lineage, system) has 7 strokes (7画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 7 strokes of 系 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 系?
For the Kanji 系 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ケイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "lineage, system".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 系?
The Kanji 系 (lineage, system) is written with 7 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 系 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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