u (う) Hiragana Stroke Order
The hiragana character う is pronounced as "u" 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 う. 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 う (u)
Sounds like the 'oo' in 'moon', but with less lip rounding. Keep your mouth relaxed and somewhat closed.
Learn "う" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"う" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for う
Draw a short horizontal line across the top.
Draw a curved vertical stroke from top center downward, curving to the left at the bottom.
"う" 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 "う" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using う
Characters Commonly Confused with う
う (u) and つ (tsu) both have curved shapes, but つ curves right while う curves left.
Frequently Asked Questions about う
How many strokes does う have?
Hiragana う has 2 strokes. Katakana ウ has 3 strokes.
What is the difference between う and つ?
う (u) curves left, while つ (tsu) curves right and is written with a single stroke.