How to Write 蚊 (mosquito) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 蚊 (mosquito) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (蚊)
Primary Radical (部首): 虫 — むし (insect)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 虫
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 虫 (むし (insect))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 10 strokes under radical 虫.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 蚊
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 蚊 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 蚊?
The Japanese character 蚊 (mosquito) has 10 strokes (10画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 10 strokes of 蚊 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 蚊?
For the Kanji 蚊 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ブン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is か. Its primary English meaning is "mosquito".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 蚊?
The Kanji 蚊 (mosquito) is written with 10 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 蚊 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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