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Genkō Yōshi Paper (原稿用紙) preview

Writing

Japanese manuscript paper: 400 squares, 20 columns of 20, with a narrow strip between columns for furigana. Written top to bottom, right to left; the squares are as big as the sheet allows.

Good for

  • Japanese essays (作文)
  • Kanji and kana practice
  • Counting characters for a word limit

原稿用紙 in other sizes

Paper sizes

原稿用紙 in every size

Pick a size below, or choose any of 30 sizes — or type your own — in the designer.

Also in the designer: ISO A: A2, A1, A0, A7 · ISO B: B4, B6 · JIS: JIS B5, JIS B4 · North America: Half Letter, Executive, Junior Legal · Architecture & engineering: Arch A, Arch B, Arch C, Arch D, ANSI C, ANSI D · Cards & notebooks: Index card 3 × 5, Index card 4 × 6, Index card 5 × 8, Traveler's notebook, Pocket notebook

Printing help

Questions, answered

How do I print at the exact size?

Download the PDF and, in the print dialog, choose “Actual size” or a scale of 100%. “Fit to page” or “Shrink to fit” will scale the grid slightly, so a 5 mm square comes out smaller than 5 mm.

Is it really free?

Yes. Print as many copies as you like, for class, work or anything else. There are no third-party ads or trackers.

Where are my settings stored?

In your own browser. Your last design is remembered automatically and you can save named designs. Nothing is uploaded, so clearing your browser data removes them.

Why won’t my printer print to the very edge?

Most home and office printers cannot print in the outer 4–6 mm of the sheet. Keep the margins at 5 mm or more, or the edge of the grid may be cut off.