Kanji: 嫡 (Legitimate/Lineal)
The kanji 嫡 relates to "legitimacy" in a familial or hereditary line, specifically referring to the "legal wife" or the "legitimate heir."
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): チャク (chaku)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): よつ (yotsu)
Common Words & Usage:
嫡出 (chakushutsu) - Noun. Legitimate birth.
嫡子 (chakushi) - Noun. Legitimate child/heir.
嫡流 (chakuryū) - Noun. The direct/main line of descent.
嫡男 (chakunan) - Noun. Legitimate eldest son.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: その嫡子が王国の後継者として認められた。
Romaji: Sono chakushi ga ōkoku no kōkeisha toshite mitomerareta.
English: The legitimate heir was recognized as the successor to the kingdom.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 嫡 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.