nu (ヌ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ヌ (pronounced as "nu") 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 ヌ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ヌ (nu)
Sounds like the 'noo' in 'noodle', but shorter.
Learn "ヌ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ヌ" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for ヌ
Draw a short vertical stroke on the left.
Draw a curved stroke from the top-right going down and to the left, forming a loop.
"ヌ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ヌ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using ヌ
Characters Commonly Confused with ヌ
ぬ (nu) and め (me) both have a loop, but ぬ has a crossing diagonal stroke while め does not.
Frequently Asked Questions about ヌ
How many strokes does ヌ have?
Katakana ヌ has 2 strokes: a vertical and a curved loop.