shi (シ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character シ (pronounced as "shi") 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 シ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce シ (shi)
Sounds like the 'shee' in 'sheep', but shorter. Note: this is 'shi', not 'si'.
Learn "シ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"シ" Stroke Order Count：3
Stroke Order Tips for シ
Draw a short diagonal stroke from upper-left going down-right.
Draw a short horizontal stroke.
Draw a curved stroke sweeping down and to the left.
"シ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "シ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using シ
Characters Commonly Confused with シ
し (shi) and つ (tsu) are both single curved strokes in hiragana, but し curves right while つ curves left.
Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of シ
Frequently Asked Questions about シ
How many strokes does シ have?
Katakana シ has 3 strokes: a diagonal, a horizontal, and a curved sweeping stroke.
How to tell シ and ツ apart?
シ has strokes going left-to-right while ツ has strokes going top-to-bottom.