ne (ネ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character ネ (pronounced as "ne") 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 ネ and master its correct stroke order.

ne Katakana stroke order chart

How to Pronounce ネ (ne)

Sounds like the 'ne' in 'net'.

Learn "ネ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"ネ" Stroke Order Count:4

Stroke 1
Stroke 2
Stroke 3
Stroke 4

Stroke Order Tips for ネ

Stroke 1

Draw a short diagonal stroke from upper-left going down-right.

Stroke 2

Draw a vertical stroke on the left side.

Stroke 3

Draw a short horizontal stroke crossing the vertical.

Stroke 4

Draw a diagonal flick from the right side going down-right.

"ネ" Stroke Order Worksheet

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Katakana "ネ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Common Words Using ネ

ネクタイ
nekutai
necktie
ネット
netto
internet
ネギ
negi
green onion

Characters Commonly Confused with ネ

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vs
(nu)

ね (ne) and ぬ (nu) both have a loop, but ね has a diagonal flick while ぬ has a crossing diagonal.

Characters in the Same Row as ネ

Frequently Asked Questions about ネ

How many strokes does ネ have?

Katakana ネ has 4 strokes: a diagonal, a vertical, a horizontal, and a diagonal flick.

All Katakana Stroke Order

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