hi (ヒ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character ヒ (pronounced as "hi") 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 ヒ and master its correct stroke order.

How to Pronounce ヒ (hi)

Sounds like the 'hee' in 'heed', but shorter.

Learn "ヒ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"ヒ" Stroke Order Count：2

Stroke 1

Stroke 2

Stroke Order Tips for ヒ

Stroke 1

Draw two short diagonal strokes, one from upper-left going down-right, one from upper-right going down-left.

"ヒ" Stroke Order Worksheet

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Katakana "ヒ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Common Words Using ヒ

ヒマワリ

himawari

sunflower

ヒーター

hiitaa

heater

ヒント

hinto

hint

Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of ヒ

ビ (bi) Dakuten (゛)

ピ (pi) Handakuten (゜)

Characters in the Same Row as ヒ

ハ ha ヒ hi フ fu ヘ he ホ ho

Frequently Asked Questions about ヒ

How many strokes does ヒ have?

Katakana ヒ has 2 strokes: two diagonal strokes.