so (ソ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ソ (pronounced as "so") 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 ソ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ソ (so)
Sounds like the 'so' in 'soccer'.
Learn "ソ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ソ" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for ソ
Draw a vertical stroke down the left side.
Draw a diagonal stroke from upper-right going down to the lower-left, meeting the vertical.
"ソ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ソ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using ソ
Characters Commonly Confused with ソ
そ (so) and ん (n) are both single curved strokes in hiragana, but そ starts from the left and curves down-right.
Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of ソ
Frequently Asked Questions about ソ
How many strokes does ソ have?
Katakana ソ has 2 strokes: a vertical and a diagonal.
How to tell ソ and ン apart?
ソ has strokes going top-to-bottom while ン goes left-to-right.