How to Write 造 (create, make, structure, physique) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 造 (create, make, structure, physique) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (造)
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 10 strokes under radical 辵.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 造
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 造 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 造?
The Japanese character 造 (create, make, structure, physique) has 10 strokes (10画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 10 strokes of 造 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 造?
For the Kanji 造 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ゾウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is つく.る, つく.り, -づく.り. Its primary English meaning is "create, make, structure, physique".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 造?
The Kanji 造 (create, make, structure, physique) is written with 10 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 造 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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