How to Write 買 (buy) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 買 (buy) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (買)
Primary Radical (部首): 貝 — かい (shell)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Ancient cowrie money, commerce, buying, and wealth
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 貝 (かい (shell))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 貝.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 買
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 買 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 買?
The Japanese character 買 (buy) has 12 strokes (12画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 12 strokes of 買 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 買?
For the Kanji 買 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is バイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is か.う. Its primary English meaning is "buy".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 買?
The Kanji 買 (buy) is written with 12 strokes (JLPT N4). 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 買 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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