ku (ク) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ク (pronounced as "ku") 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 ク and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ク (ku)
Sounds like the 'coo' in 'cool', but shorter.
Learn "ク" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ク" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for ク
Draw a short horizontal stroke across the top.
Draw a diagonal stroke from upper-left going down to the lower-right.
"ク" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ク" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using ク
Characters Commonly Confused with ク
く (ku) and へ (he) are both made of diagonal strokes, but へ points upward while く curves downward.
Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of ク
Frequently Asked Questions about ク
How many strokes does ク have?
Katakana ク has 2 strokes: a horizontal and a diagonal.
Is ク the same as hiragana く?
No, ク has angular straight lines while く is a single curved stroke.