i (い) Hiragana Stroke Order
The hiragana character い is pronounced as "i" and is one of the fundamental characters in the Japanese writing system. Below you'll find both a stroke order diagram and an animated demonstration showing the proper sequence for writing い. Watch the animation carefully and practice tracing the character with your mouse or finger on the screen to master the correct stroke order and flow.
How to Pronounce い (i)
Sounds like the 'ee' in 'see'. Keep your mouth slightly spread and make a clear, high vowel sound.
Learn "い" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"い" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for い
Draw a short diagonal stroke from upper-right to lower-left.
Draw a longer vertical stroke straight down, slightly to the right of center.
"い" 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.
Hiragana "い" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using い
Characters Commonly Confused with い
い (i) and り (ri) both consist of two vertical strokes, but り's strokes are more curved.
Frequently Asked Questions about い
How many strokes does い have?
Hiragana い has 2 strokes. Katakana イ has 2 strokes.
Why does い look different in some fonts?
In some handwriting styles, the two strokes of い may connect at the top, while in printed fonts they remain separate.