How to Write 頭 (head, counter for large animals) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 頭 (head, counter for large animals) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (頭)
Primary Radical (部首): 頁 — おおがい (head/page)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Head, face, forehead, titles, and reading pages
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 頁 (おおがい (head/page))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 16 strokes under radical 頁.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 頭
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 頭 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 頭?
The Japanese character 頭 (head, counter for large animals) has 16 strokes (16画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 16 strokes of 頭 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 頭?
For the Kanji 頭 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is トウ, ズ, ト and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり. Its primary English meaning is "head, counter for large animals".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 頭?
The Kanji 頭 (head, counter for large animals) is written with 16 strokes (JLPT N3). 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 頭 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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