How to Write 跳 (hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 跳 (hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (跳)
Primary Radical (部首): 足 — あし (foot)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Feet, legs, walking, running, kicking, and steps
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
足 (meaning) + 兆 (sound チョウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 足 (あし (foot)) and the phonetic component 兆, giving the on-reading チョウ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 跳
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 跳 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 跳?
The Japanese character 跳 (hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance) has 13 strokes (13画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 13 strokes of 跳 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 跳?
For the Kanji 跳 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is チョウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is は.ねる, と.ぶ, -と.び. Its primary English meaning is "hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 跳?
The Kanji 跳 (hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance) is written with 13 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 跳 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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