yo (ヨ) Katakana Stroke Order

The katakana character ヨ (pronounced as "yo") 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 ヨ and master its correct stroke order.

ヨ (yo) Katakana stroke order chart

How to Pronounce "ヨ" (yo)

Sounds like the 'yo' in 'yoyo'.

Learn "ヨ" Stroke Order - Step by Step

"ヨ" Stroke Order Count: 3

Stroke 1
Stroke 2
Stroke 3

Stroke Order Tips for "ヨ"

Stroke 1

Draw a short horizontal stroke at the top.

Stroke 2

Draw a vertical stroke down from the left end.

Stroke 3

Draw a short diagonal flick from the right going down.

"ヨ" 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.

Katakana "ヨ" Stroke Order Online Practice

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Words Using "ヨ" (yo)

ヨーロッパ
yooroppa
Europe
ヨガ
yoga
yoga
ヨット
yotto
yacht

Characters in the Same Row as "ヨ"

Frequently Asked Questions about ヨ

How many strokes does ヨ have?

Katakana ヨ has 3 strokes: a horizontal, a vertical, and a small diagonal.

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