na (ナ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ナ (pronounced as "na") 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 ナ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ナ (na)
Sounds like the 'na' in 'nacho'.
Learn "ナ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ナ" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for ナ
Draw a short horizontal stroke at the top.
Draw a curved sweeping stroke from upper-right going down and to the left.
"ナ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ナ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using ナ
Characters Commonly Confused with ナ
な (na) and め (me) both have a curved bottom stroke, but な has extra strokes at top while め has a loop.
Frequently Asked Questions about ナ
How many strokes does ナ have?
Katakana ナ has 2 strokes: a horizontal and a curved sweeping stroke.