no (ノ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ノ (pronounced as "no") 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 ノ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ノ (no)
Sounds like the 'no' in 'note', but shorter.
Learn "ノ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ノ" Stroke Order Count：1
Stroke Order Tips for ノ
Draw a single curved stroke starting from top-left, going down and curving to the right.
"ノ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ノ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using ノ
Characters Commonly Confused with ノ
の (no) and そ (so) are both single curved strokes, but そ goes left-to-right while の is a vertical loop.
Frequently Asked Questions about ノ
How many strokes does ノ have?
Katakana ノ has 1 stroke: a single curved diagonal.