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
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Katakana "ロ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using ロ
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.