Printable Genkō Yōshi Paper
Free Genkō Yōshi Japanese manuscript paper at exact scale — squared boxes for kanji and kana practice.
Genkō yōshi (原稿用紙) is the grid of squares used for writing Japanese by hand, one character per box, with narrow columns for furigana. It's used in schools and by language learners for composition and character practice.
Set the box size in real millimetres so each character cell prints at a comfortable, authentic size, and choose the number of columns and rows to match standard manuscript layouts.
Printing at exact scale
Every sheet is drawn in real millimetres and prints at exact physical scale. For accurate output, set Scale = 100% (Actual size) and Margins = None in your browser's print dialog. Not sure your printer is honest? Run the printer ruler test first to confirm 50 mm really measures 50 mm.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters per sheet?
Traditional sheets hold 200 or 400 boxes; pick the rows and columns to match.
Can I practise kanji stroke order?
Yes — one square per character gives you room to focus on correct proportion and stroke order.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every template on printsheet.io is completely free, with no sign-up, no account and no watermark. Generate as many sheets as you like.
How do I get an exact-scale print?
Choose your paper size, then in the print dialog set Scale to 100% or “Actual size” and Margins to None. The sheet is defined in real millimetres, so it prints at true size. Use the calibration ruler page to verify.
Which paper sizes are supported?
A4, A5, A3, A6, US Letter, Legal and Tabloid, in portrait or landscape. Pick the size that matches the paper loaded in your printer.
Can I save it as a PDF instead of printing?
Yes — choose “Save as PDF” as the printer in your browser's print dialog. The PDF keeps the exact millimetre dimensions.