How to Write 鯨 (whale) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 鯨 (whale) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (鯨)
Primary Radical (部首): 魚 — うお / さかな (fish)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 魚
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
魚 (meaning) + 京 (sound キョウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 魚 (うお / さかな (fish)) and the phonetic component 京, giving the on-reading キョウ / ケイ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 鯨
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 鯨 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 鯨?
The Japanese character 鯨 (whale) has 19 strokes (19画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 19 strokes of 鯨 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 鯨?
For the Kanji 鯨 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ゲイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is くじら. Its primary English meaning is "whale".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 鯨?
The Kanji 鯨 (whale) is written with 19 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 鯨 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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