How to Write 開 (open, unfold, unseal) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 開 (open, unfold, unseal) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (開)
Primary Radical (部首): 門 — もん / もんがまえ (gate)
Radical Position: Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae))
Semantic Theme: Gates, doorways, rooms, entrances, and barriers
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 門.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 開
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 開 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 開?
The Japanese character 開 (open, unfold, unseal) has 12 strokes (12画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 12 strokes of 開 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 開?
For the Kanji 開 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ひら.く, ひら.き, -びら.き, ひら.ける, あ.く, あ.ける. Its primary English meaning is "open, unfold, unseal".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 開?
The Kanji 開 (open, unfold, unseal) is written with 12 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 開 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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