wa (ワ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character ワ (pronounced as "wa") 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 ワ and master its correct stroke order.

wa Katakana stroke order chart

How to Pronounce ワ (wa)

Sounds like the 'wa' in 'water'.

Learn "ワ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"ワ" Stroke Order Count:2

Stroke 1
Stroke 2

Stroke Order Tips for ワ

Stroke 1

Draw a curved vertical stroke from the top, curving to the right.

Stroke 2

Draw a short diagonal flick from the right side.

"ワ" Stroke Order Worksheet

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Katakana "ワ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Common Words Using ワ

ワイン
wain
wine
ワッフル
waffuru
waffle
ワークショップ
waakushoppu
workshop

Characters Commonly Confused with ワ

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vs
(ne)

わ (wa) and ね (ne) both have a loop shape, but ね has extra strokes at the top.

Characters in the Same Row as ワ

Frequently Asked Questions about ワ

How many strokes does ワ have?

Katakana ワ has 2 strokes: a curved vertical and a diagonal flick.

What is the difference between ワ and ハ?

ワ has a rounded shape while ハ is two straight diagonal strokes.

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