ki (キ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character キ (pronounced as "ki") 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 キ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce キ (ki)
Sounds like the 'kee' in 'keep', but shorter.
Learn "キ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"キ" Stroke Order Count：3
Stroke Order Tips for キ
Draw two short horizontal strokes stacked vertically.
Draw a diagonal stroke from upper-left going down-right.
Draw a diagonal stroke from upper-right going down-left, crossing the first diagonal.
"キ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "キ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using キ
Characters Commonly Confused with キ
き (ki) and さ (sa) share a similar upper structure, but さ has only one horizontal line at top while き has two.
Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of キ
Frequently Asked Questions about キ
How many strokes does キ have?
Katakana キ has 3 strokes: two horizontals and crossing diagonals.
What is the difference between キ and hiragana き?
キ is angular with straight lines while き has flowing curves.