fu (フ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character フ (pronounced as "fu") is one of the essential characters in the Japanese writing system. On this page, you'll find a stroke order diagram showing the proper sequence for writing the character. By following the diagram carefully, you can practice writing フ and master its correct stroke order.

fu Katakana stroke order chart

How to Pronounce フ (fu)

Sounds like a soft 'foo' — closer to a breathy 'hu'. The 'f' is made by blowing air between your lips. Note: this is 'fu', not 'hu'.

Learn "フ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"フ" Stroke Order Count:1

Stroke 1

Stroke Order Tips for フ

Stroke 1

Draw two short horizontal strokes stacked vertically on the left, then a sweeping curved stroke from top-right down-left.

"フ" Stroke Order Worksheet

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Katakana "フ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Common Words Using フ

フライパン
furaipan
frying pan
フォーク
fooku
fork
フランス
furansu
France
フィルム
firumu
film

Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of フ

(bu) Dakuten (゛)
(pu) Handakuten (゜)

Characters in the Same Row as フ

Frequently Asked Questions about フ

How many strokes does フ have?

Katakana フ has 1 stroke: a single curved sweeping stroke.

Why is it 'fu' and not 'hu'?

The は行 has irregular pronunciation. The sound is a bilabial 'f'.

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