n (ン) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ン (pronounced as "n") 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 ン and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ン (n)
Sounds like the 'n' in 'sun' — a nasal sound. It is the only Japanese character that is a consonant without a vowel.
Learn "ン" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ン" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for ン
Draw a short vertical stroke on the left.
Draw a curved sweeping stroke from upper-right going down and to the left.
"ン" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ン" Stroke Order Online Practice
Characters Commonly Confused with ン
ん (n) and そ (so) are both single curved strokes, but ん starts with a vertical flick while そ is a horizontal sweep.
Frequently Asked Questions about ン
How many strokes does ン have?
Katakana ン has 2 strokes: a vertical and a curved sweeping stroke.
How to tell ン and ソ apart?
ン has strokes going left-to-right while ソ goes top-to-bottom.
Can ン sound different?
The pronunciation of ン changes depending on the following sound: 'n', 'm', or 'ng'.