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.

フ (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

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.

Katakana "フ" Stroke Order Online Practice

Practice writing Katakana in the area below using a mouse or stylus, following the example.

Words Using "フ" (fu)

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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