How to Write 駐 (stop-over, reside in, resident) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 駐 (stop-over, reside in, resident) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (駐)
Primary Radical (部首): 馬 — うま (horse)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 馬
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
馬 (meaning) + 主 (sound シュ)
Derived from the meaning radical 馬 (うま (horse)) and the phonetic component 主, giving the on-reading シュ / ス.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 駐
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 駐 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 駐?
The Japanese character 駐 (stop-over, reside in, resident) has 15 strokes (15画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 15 strokes of 駐 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 駐?
For the Kanji 駐 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is チュウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is —. Its primary English meaning is "stop-over, reside in, resident".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 駐?
The Kanji 駐 (stop-over, reside in, resident) is written with 15 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 駐 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
More JLPT N2 Characters to Practice Next
View Full JLPT N2 Kanji List →Unlock All 2,000+ JLPT N5–N1 Kanji, AI Sensei & Unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF Books
Get lifetime access to all 2,136 Jōyō Kanji (JLPT N5–N1), AI Kanji Sensei mnemonics, and unlimited Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheets for a one-time payment of $4.49 USD (10% OFF the $4.99 Lifetime Pro Pass with promo code KANJI10). Zero monthly subscriptions!