ta (た) Hiragana Stroke Order

The hiragana character た is pronounced as "ta" 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 た. 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.

ta Hiragana stroke order chart
Hiragana  ta stroke order chart animation

How to Pronounce た (ta)

Sounds like the 'ta' in 'taco'.

Learn "た" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"た" Stroke Order Count:4

Stroke 1
Stroke 2
Stroke 3
Stroke 4

Stroke Order Tips for た

Stroke 1

Draw a short horizontal stroke at the top.

Stroke 2

Draw a short vertical stroke from the left end of the horizontal.

Stroke 3

Draw a small angled stroke in the upper right area.

Stroke 4

Draw a sweeping curved stroke from the center down-left.

"た" 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 "た" Stroke Order Online Practice

Practice writing hiragana in the area below using a mouse or stylus, following the example.

Common Words Using た

たべる
taberu
to eat
たかい
takai
tall/expensive
たまご
tamago
egg
たいやき
taiyaki
fish-shaped pastry

Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of た

(da) Dakuten (゛)

Characters in the Same Row as た

Frequently Asked Questions about た

How many strokes does た have?

Hiragana た has 4 strokes. Katakana タ has 3 strokes.

Does た look like the English word 'ta'?

た somewhat resembles the letters 't' and 'a' together, which can be a useful memory aid.

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