How to Write 黎 (dark, black, many) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 黎 (dark, black, many) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (黎)
Primary Radical (部首): 黍 — きび (millet)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 黍
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 黍 (きび (millet))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 黍.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 黎
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 黎 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 黎?
The Japanese character 黎 (dark, black, many) has 15 strokes (15画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 15 strokes of 黎 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 黎?
For the Kanji 黎 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is レイ, リ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is くろ.い. Its primary English meaning is "dark, black, many".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 黎?
The Kanji 黎 (dark, black, many) is written with 15 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 黎 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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