he (ヘ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character ヘ (pronounced as "he") 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 ヘ and master its correct stroke order.

he Katakana stroke order chart

How to Pronounce ヘ (he)

Sounds like the 'he' in 'hell'.

Learn "ヘ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"ヘ" Stroke Order Count:1

Stroke 1

Stroke Order Tips for ヘ

Stroke 1

Draw a single diagonal stroke forming an upward-pointing arrow shape.

"ヘ" Stroke Order Worksheet

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Katakana "ヘ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Common Words Using ヘ

ヘリコプター
herikoputaa
helicopter
ヘッドフォン
heddofon
headphones

Characters Commonly Confused with ヘ

Current
vs
(ku)

へ (he) and く (ku) are both diagonal strokes, but へ points upward while く curves downward.

Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of ヘ

(be) Dakuten (゛)
(pe) Handakuten (゜)

Characters in the Same Row as ヘ

Frequently Asked Questions about ヘ

How many strokes does ヘ have?

Katakana ヘ has 1 stroke: a single diagonal arrow shape.

Is ヘ the same as hiragana へ?

Yes, ヘ and へ are nearly identical in shape.

All Katakana Stroke Order

All Hiragana Stroke Order