How to Write う (Hiragana 'u') — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji う (Hiragana 'u') stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (う)
Primary Radical (部首): う — —
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
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Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using う
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji う (FAQ)
How many strokes are in う?
The Japanese character う (Hiragana 'u') has 2 strokes (2画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 2 strokes of う interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of う?
For the Kanji う (Hiragana (ひらがな)), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is — and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is u. Its primary English meaning is "Hiragana 'u'".
What is the stroke order rule for writing う?
The Kanji う (Hiragana 'u') is written with 2 strokes (Hiragana (ひらがな)). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing う interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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