wo (ヲ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ヲ (pronounced as "wo") 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 ヲ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ヲ (wo)
Sounds identical to お (o). In modern Japanese, を is only used as a particle and is pronounced 'o'.
Learn "ヲ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ヲ" Stroke Order Count：3
Stroke Order Tips for ヲ
Draw a curved vertical stroke on the left.
Draw a horizontal stroke across the top.
Draw a diagonal stroke from upper-right going down-left, crossing the horizontal.
"ヲ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ヲ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Characters Commonly Confused with ヲ
を (wo) and お (o) look similar, but を has an extra long diagonal flick.
Frequently Asked Questions about ヲ
How many strokes does ヲ have?
Katakana ヲ has 3 strokes: a curved vertical, a horizontal, and a crossing diagonal.
Is ヲ pronounced 'wo' or 'o'?
In modern Japanese, ヲ is pronounced 'o', same as オ.
When do I use ヲ?
ヲ is used exclusively as the direct object particle in katakana text.