How to Write 話 (tale, talk, speak) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 話 (tale, talk, speak) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (話)
Primary Radical (部首): 言 — ごんべん (words/speech)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Speech, words, language, plans, and dialogue
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 言 (ごんべん (words/speech))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 13 strokes under radical 言.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 話
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 話 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 話?
The Japanese character 話 (tale, talk, speak) has 13 strokes (13画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 13 strokes of 話 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 話?
For the Kanji 話 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ワ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is はな.す, はなし. Its primary English meaning is "tale, talk, speak".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 話?
The Kanji 話 (tale, talk, speak) is written with 13 strokes (JLPT N5). 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 話 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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