tsu (ツ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ツ (pronounced as "tsu") 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 ツ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ツ (tsu)
Sounds like the 'ts' in 'tsunami' followed by a soft 'u'. Note: this is 'tsu', not 'tu'.
Learn "ツ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ツ" Stroke Order Count：3
Stroke Order Tips for ツ
Draw two short diagonal strokes side by side.
Draw a short curved stroke on the left.
Draw a short curved stroke on the right.
"ツ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ツ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using ツ
Characters Commonly Confused with ツ
つ (tsu) and う (u) both have curved shapes, but つ curves right while う curves left.
Dakuten and Handakuten Variants of ツ
Frequently Asked Questions about ツ
How many strokes does ツ have?
Katakana ツ has 3 strokes: two short diagonals and a curved sweeping stroke.
How to tell ツ and シ apart?
ツ has strokes going top-to-bottom while シ goes left-to-right.