ro (ロ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ロ (pronounced as "ro") 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 ロ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce "ロ" (ro)
Sounds like a quick tap 'r' followed by 'o'.
Learn "ロ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ロ" Stroke Order Count: 3
Stroke Order Tips for "ロ"
Draw a horizontal stroke across the top.
Draw a vertical stroke down the left side.
Draw a short horizontal stroke at the bottom, connecting to form a three-sided box.
"ロ" Stroke Order Worksheet
Download and print this stroke order practice worksheet as a PDF to perfect your character writing. The worksheet provides guided tracing space and blank grids for repeated practice. Below is a preview of the worksheet. The printed version will be larger – simply click the Print button to generate your PDF.
Katakana "ロ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Words Using "ロ" (ro)
Characters Commonly Confused with ロ
ろ (ro) and る (ru) look similar, but る has a loop at the bottom while ろ does not.
Frequently Asked Questions about ロ
How many strokes does ロ have?
Katakana ロ has 3 strokes: a horizontal, a vertical, and a bottom horizontal forming a box.
How do I tell ロ and ル apart?
ロ is a three-sided box while ル has a curved bottom stroke.