How to Write 自 (oneself) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 自 (oneself) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (自)
Primary Radical (部首): 自 — みずから (self)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 自
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 自 (みずから (self))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 自.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 自
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 自 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 自?
The Japanese character 自 (oneself) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 自 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 自?
For the Kanji 自 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ジ, シ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is みずか.ら, おの.ずから, おの.ずと. Its primary English meaning is "oneself".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 自?
The Kanji 自 (oneself) is written with 6 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 自 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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