sa (さ) Hiragana Stroke Order
The hiragana character さ is pronounced as "sa" and is one of the fundamental characters in the Japanese writing system. Below you'll find both a stroke order diagram and an animated demonstration showing the proper sequence for writing さ. Watch the animation carefully and practice tracing the character with your mouse or finger on the screen to master the correct stroke order and flow.
How to Pronounce さ (sa)
Sounds like the 'sa' in 'safari'.
Learn "さ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"さ" Stroke Order Count：3
Stroke Order Tips for さ
Draw a short horizontal stroke across the top.
Draw a vertical stroke down from the right end of the horizontal.
Draw a curved diagonal from the bottom of the vertical, curving down-left.
"さ" 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.
Hiragana "さ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using さ
Characters Commonly Confused with さ
さ (sa) and き (ki) share a similar structure, but き has two horizontal lines and a different bottom.
Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of さ
Frequently Asked Questions about さ
How many strokes does さ have?
Hiragana さ has 3 strokes. Katakana サ has 3 strokes.
Does さ connect at the bottom?
In some handwritten styles the bottom curve connects to the vertical, but in standard writing they are separate strokes.