How to Write 要 (need, main point, essence, pivot, key to) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 要 (need, main point, essence, pivot, key to) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (要)
Primary Radical (部首): 襾 — にし (cover)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 襾
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 襾 (にし (cover))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 襾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 要
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 要 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 要?
The Japanese character 要 (need, main point, essence, pivot, key to) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 要 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 要?
For the Kanji 要 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ヨウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is い.る, かなめ. Its primary English meaning is "need, main point, essence, pivot, key to".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 要?
The Kanji 要 (need, main point, essence, pivot, key to) is written with 9 strokes (JLPT N3). 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 要 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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