How to Write 荷 (baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 荷 (baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (荷)
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)
艸 (meaning) + 可 (sound カ)
Derived from the meaning radical 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) and the phonetic component 可, giving the on-reading カ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 荷
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 荷 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 荷?
The Japanese character 荷 (baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load) has 10 strokes (10画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 10 strokes of 荷 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 荷?
For the Kanji 荷 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is に. Its primary English meaning is "baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 荷?
The Kanji 荷 (baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load) is written with 10 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 荷 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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