How to Write 臭 (stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 臭 (stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (臭)
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 9 strokes under radical 自.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 臭
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 臭 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 臭?
The Japanese character 臭 (stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 臭 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 臭?
For the Kanji 臭 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シュウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is くさ.い, -くさ.い, にお.う, にお.い. Its primary English meaning is "stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 臭?
The Kanji 臭 (stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor) is written with 9 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 臭 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
More JLPT N1 Characters to Practice Next
View Full JLPT N1 Kanji List →Unlock All 2,000+ JLPT N5–N1 Kanji, AI Sensei & Unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF Books
Get lifetime access to all 2,136 Jōyō Kanji (JLPT N5–N1), AI Kanji Sensei mnemonics, and unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheets for a one-time payment of $4.49 USD (10% OFF the $4.99 Lifetime Pro Pass with promo code KANJI10). Zero monthly subscriptions!