ni (ニ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character ニ (pronounced as "ni") 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 ニ and master its correct stroke order.

ni Katakana stroke order chart

How to Pronounce ニ (ni)

Sounds like the 'nee' in 'knee', but shorter.

Learn "ニ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"ニ" Stroke Order Count:2

Stroke 1
Stroke 2

Stroke Order Tips for ニ

Stroke 1

Draw two short horizontal strokes stacked vertically.

Stroke 2

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

"ニ" Stroke Order Worksheet

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Katakana "ニ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Common Words Using ニ

ニュース
nyuusu
news
ニット
nitto
knit
ニンジン
ninjin
carrot

Characters Commonly Confused with ニ

Current
vs
(ko)

に (ni) and こ (ko) both have horizontal line elements, but に has a vertical with a loop.

Characters in the Same Row as ニ

Frequently Asked Questions about ニ

How many strokes does ニ have?

Katakana ニ has 2 strokes: two horizontal lines.

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