ho (ホ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ホ (pronounced as "ho") 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 ホ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce "ホ" (ho)
Sounds like the 'ho' in 'hope', but shorter.
Learn "ホ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ホ" Stroke Order Count: 4
Stroke Order Tips for "ホ"
Draw a short horizontal stroke at the top.
Draw a vertical stroke down from the left end of the horizontal.
Draw a short diagonal from upper-right going down to meet the vertical.
Draw a small diagonal stroke from the right going down-right.
"ホ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ホ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Words Using "ホ" (ho)
Characters Commonly Confused with ホ
ほ (ho) and は (ha) share a similar right side loop, but ほ has an extra horizontal crossing stroke.
Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of "ホ"
Frequently Asked Questions about ホ
How many strokes does ホ have?
Katakana ホ has 4 strokes: a horizontal, a vertical, a diagonal, and a small diagonal.
What is the difference between ホ and ハ?
ホ has more strokes including a vertical while ハ is just two diagonals.