me (メ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character メ (pronounced as "me") 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 メ and master its correct stroke order.

メ (me) Katakana stroke order chart

How to Pronounce "メ" (me)

Sounds like the 'me' in 'met'.

Learn "メ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"メ" Stroke Order Count: 2

Stroke 1
Stroke 2

Stroke Order Tips for "メ"

Stroke 1

Draw a short vertical stroke on the left.

Stroke 2

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

"メ" 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.

Katakana "メ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Words Using "メ" (me)

メール
meeru
email
メニュー
menyuu
menu
メダル
medaru
medal
メロン
meron
melon

Characters Commonly Confused with メ

Current
vs
(nu)

め (me) and ぬ (nu) both have a loop, but ぬ has an extra crossing diagonal while め is simpler.

Characters in the Same Row as "メ"

Frequently Asked Questions about メ

How many strokes does メ have?

Katakana メ has 2 strokes: a vertical and a crossing diagonal.

All Katakana Stroke Order

All Hiragana Stroke Order