How to Write 鞠 (ball) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 鞠 (ball) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (鞠)
Primary Radical (部首): 革 — かわのかわ (leather)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 革
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 革 (かわのかわ (leather))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 17 strokes under radical 革.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 鞠
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 鞠 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 鞠?
The Japanese character 鞠 (ball) has 17 strokes (17画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 17 strokes of 鞠 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 鞠?
For the Kanji 鞠 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is キク, キュウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is まり. Its primary English meaning is "ball".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 鞠?
The Kanji 鞠 (ball) 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 鞠 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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