How to Write 茨 (briar, thorn) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 茨 (briar, thorn) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (茨)
Primary Radical (部首): 艸 — くさかんむり (grass)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Herbs, grass, flowers, vegetation, and botanical life
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 艸 (くさかんむり (grass))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 艸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 茨
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 茨 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 茨?
The Japanese character 茨 (briar, thorn) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 茨 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 茨?
For the Kanji 茨 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シ, ジ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is いばら, かや, くさぶき. Its primary English meaning is "briar, thorn".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 茨?
The Kanji 茨 (briar, thorn) 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 茨 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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