ビャ (bya)
Pronunciation
The compound character ビャ represents the syllable 'bya'. Extremely rare in modern katakana loanwords. Appears only in a few specialized terms like ビャクシン (juniper).
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ビャ is written in six strokes total: four for ビ (the two of ヒ plus the two-mark dakuten) plus two for the small ャ.
Common Words with ビャ
- ビャクシン (byakushin) — juniper (tree)
How to Write ビャ (bya) in Katakana
The katakana character ビャ is romanized as "bya" and is written with 6 strokes. "B" + "ya" blended quickly. Example word: サンビャク (sanbyaku) — three hundred.
Stroke Order for ビャ
When writing ビャ, follow the numbered stroke order shown in the reference character above. Japanese characters are generally written from left to right and top to bottom. Correct stroke order improves readability and writing speed.
Practice Tips
- Print this sheet on standard 8.5" × 11" letter paper
- Start by tracing the light grey guide characters in the first column
- Then practice writing ビャ freehand in the empty squares
- Pay attention to stroke direction and order — follow the numbered guide
- For interactive practice with animations, visit the main study page
About Katakana
Katakana is one of the three Japanese writing systems. It consists of 46 basic characters, each representing a syllable. Katakana is used for foreign loanwords, scientific terms, and emphasis. Learning correct stroke order is essential for proper Japanese handwriting.