e (え) Hiragana Stroke Order
The hiragana character え is pronounced as "e" and is one of the fundamental characters in the Japanese writing system. Below you'll find both a stroke order diagram and an animated demonstration showing the proper sequence for writing え. Watch the animation carefully and practice tracing the character with your mouse or finger on the screen to master the correct stroke order and flow.
How to Pronounce え (e)
Sounds like the 'e' in 'bet'. It is a short, crisp vowel sound with your mouth slightly open.
Learn "え" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"え" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for え
Draw a horizontal stroke from left to right across the middle.
Draw a vertical stroke starting at the right end of the horizontal, going up and curving back down to the left.
"え" Stroke Order Worksheet
Download and print this stroke order practice worksheet as a PDF to perfect your character writing. The worksheet provides guided tracing space and blank grids for repeated practice.Below is a preview of the worksheet. The printed version will be larger – simply click the Print button to generate your PDF.
Hiragana "え" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using え
Characters Commonly Confused with え
え (e) and く (ku) may look loosely similar in quick writing, but え has a horizontal first stroke while く is two diagonal strokes.
Frequently Asked Questions about え
How many strokes does え have?
Hiragana え has 2 strokes. Katakana エ has 3 strokes.
How is え different from the English letter 'e'?
While they represent similar sounds, え has a completely different shape from the English 'e'.