mu (む) Hiragana Stroke Order
The hiragana character む is pronounced as "mu" 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 む. 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 む (mu)
Sounds like the 'moo' in 'moon', but shorter.
Learn "む" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"む" Stroke Order Count：3
Stroke Order Tips for む
Draw two short horizontal strokes at the top.
Draw a vertical stroke through the center.
Draw two diagonal strokes going down-left and down-right.
"む" 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 "む" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using む
Frequently Asked Questions about む
How many strokes does む have?
Hiragana む has 3 strokes. Katakana ム has 2 strokes.