How to Write 越 (surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 越 (surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (越)
Primary Radical (部首): 走 — はしる / そうにょう (run)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 走
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 走 (はしる / そうにょう (run))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 走.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 越
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 越 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 越?
The Japanese character 越 (surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam) has 12 strokes (12画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 12 strokes of 越 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 越?
For the Kanji 越 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is エツ, オツ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is こ.す, -こ.す, -ご.し, こ.える, -ご.え. Its primary English meaning is "surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 越?
The Kanji 越 (surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam) is written with 12 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 越 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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