ha (ハ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character ハ (pronounced as "ha") 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 ハ and master its correct stroke order.

How to Pronounce ハ (ha)

Sounds like the 'ha' in 'hat'.

Learn "ハ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"ハ" Stroke Order Count：2

Stroke 1

Stroke 2

Stroke Order Tips for ハ

Stroke 1

Draw a short diagonal stroke from upper-right going down-left.

Stroke 2

Draw a diagonal stroke from upper-left going down-right, crossing the first stroke.

"ハ" Stroke Order Worksheet

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Katakana "ハ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Common Words Using ハ

ハイキング

haikingu

hiking

ハンカチ

hankachi

handkerchief

ハート

haato

heart

Characters Commonly Confused with ハ

ハ Current

ケ (ke)

は (ha) and け (ke) both have crossing strokes, but は has a loop while け is more angular.

ハ Current

ホ (ho)

は (ha) and ほ (ho) share a similar left side, but ほ has an extra horizontal stroke.

Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of ハ

バ (ba) Dakuten (゛)

パ (pa) Handakuten (゜)

Characters in the Same Row as ハ

ハ ha ヒ hi フ fu ヘ he ホ ho

Frequently Asked Questions about ハ

How many strokes does ハ have?

Katakana ハ has 2 strokes: two diagonal strokes forming a V shape.

Why does ハ sometimes sound like 'wa'?

When used as a particle, ハ is pronounced 'wa'. This only applies to hiragana は though.