ke (ケ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character ケ (pronounced as "ke") 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 ケ and master its correct stroke order.

ke Katakana stroke order chart

How to Pronounce ケ (ke)

Sounds like the 'ke' in 'ketchup'.

Learn "ケ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"ケ" Stroke Order Count:3

Stroke 1
Stroke 2
Stroke 3

Stroke Order Tips for ケ

Stroke 1

Draw a short vertical stroke on the left.

Stroke 2

Draw a horizontal stroke across the top.

Stroke 3

Draw a diagonal stroke from upper-right going down to the left, meeting the vertical.

"ケ" Stroke Order Worksheet

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Katakana "ケ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Common Words Using ケ

ケーキ
keeki
cake
ケチャップ
kechappu
ketchup
ゲーム
geemu
game

Characters Commonly Confused with ケ

Current
vs
(ha)

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

Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of ケ

(ge) Dakuten (゛)

Characters in the Same Row as ケ

Frequently Asked Questions about ケ

How many strokes does ケ have?

Katakana ケ has 3 strokes: a vertical, a horizontal, and a diagonal.

What is the difference between ケ and hiragana け?

ケ is angular while け has flowing curves.

All Katakana Stroke Order

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