How to Write 送 (escort, send) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 送 (escort, send) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (送)
Primary Radical (部首): 辵 — しんにょう (road/advance)
Radical Position: Wrapping (Nyō / 繞) (繞 (Nyō))
Semantic Theme: Walking, movement, travel, progression, and distance
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 辵 (しんにょう (road/advance))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 9 strokes under radical 辵.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 送
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 送 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 送?
The Japanese character 送 (escort, send) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 送 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 送?
For the Kanji 送 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ソウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is おく.る. Its primary English meaning is "escort, send".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 送?
The Kanji 送 (escort, send) is written with 9 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 送 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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