How to Write 鶏 (chicken) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 鶏 (chicken) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (鶏)
Primary Radical (部首): 鳥 — とり (bird)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 鳥
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 鳥 (とり (bird))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 19 strokes under radical 鳥.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 鶏
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 鶏 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 鶏?
The Japanese character 鶏 (chicken) has 19 strokes (19画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 19 strokes of 鶏 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 鶏?
For the Kanji 鶏 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ケイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is にわとり, とり. Its primary English meaning is "chicken".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 鶏?
The Kanji 鶏 (chicken) 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 鶏 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
More JLPT N1 Characters to Practice Next
View Full JLPT N1 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!