How to Write ア (Katakana 'a') — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji ア (Katakana 'a') stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (ア)
Primary Radical (部首): ア — —
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
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Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using ア
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji ア (FAQ)
How many strokes are in ア?
The Japanese character ア (Katakana 'a') has 2 strokes (2画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 2 strokes of ア interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of ア?
For the Kanji ア (Katakana (カタカナ)), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is — and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is a. Its primary English meaning is "Katakana 'a'".
What is the stroke order rule for writing ア?
The Kanji ア (Katakana 'a') is written with 2 strokes (Katakana (カタカナ)). 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 ア interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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