ya (ヤ) Katakana Stroke Order
The katakana character ヤ (pronounced as "ya") 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 ヤ and master its correct stroke order.
How to Pronounce ヤ (ya)
Sounds like the 'ya' in 'yard'.
Learn "ヤ" Stroke Order - Step by Step
"ヤ" Stroke Order Count：2
Stroke Order Tips for ヤ
Draw a diagonal stroke from upper-right going down-left.
Draw a short vertical stroke on the right side.
"ヤ" Stroke Order Worksheet
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Katakana "ヤ" Stroke Order Online Practice
Common Words Using ヤ
Frequently Asked Questions about ヤ
How many strokes does ヤ have?
Katakana ヤ has 2 strokes: a diagonal and a vertical.
Why are there only 3 characters in the ヤ行?
The ヤ行 has only ヤ, ユ, ヨ because 'yi' and 'ye' do not exist.