How to Write 舟 (boat, ship) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 舟 (boat, ship) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (舟)
Primary Radical (部首): 舟 — ふね (boat)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 舟
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 舟 (ふね (boat))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 舟.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 舟
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 舟 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 舟?
The Japanese character 舟 (boat, ship) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 舟 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 舟?
For the Kanji 舟 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シュウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ふね, ふな-, -ぶね. Its primary English meaning is "boat, ship".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 舟?
The Kanji 舟 (boat, ship) is written with 6 strokes (JLPT N2). 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 舟 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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