How to Write 辛 (spicy, bitter, hot, acrid) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 辛 (spicy, bitter, hot, acrid) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (辛)
Primary Radical (部首): 辛 — からい (bitter/spicy)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 辛
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 辛 (からい (bitter/spicy))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 辛.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 辛
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 辛 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 辛?
The Japanese character 辛 (spicy, bitter, hot, acrid) has 7 strokes (7画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 7 strokes of 辛 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 辛?
For the Kanji 辛 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is から.い, つら.い, -づら.い, かのと. Its primary English meaning is "spicy, bitter, hot, acrid".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 辛?
The Kanji 辛 (spicy, bitter, hot, acrid) is written with 7 strokes (JLPT N2). 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 辛 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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