How to Write 鍵 (key) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 鍵 (key) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (鍵)
Primary Radical (部首): 金 — かね / かねへん (metal/gold)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Metals, coins, bells, tools, and mineral wealth
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 金 (かね / かねへん (metal/gold))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 17 strokes under radical 金.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 鍵
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 鍵 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 鍵?
The Japanese character 鍵 (key) has 17 strokes (17画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 17 strokes of 鍵 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 鍵?
For the Kanji 鍵 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ケン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is かぎ. Its primary English meaning is "key".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 鍵?
The Kanji 鍵 (key) is written with 17 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 鍵 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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