ビョ (byo)
Pronunciation
The compound character ビョ represents the syllable 'byo'. Rare in modern katakana — most 'byo' sounds appear in native words written in kanji.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ビョ is written in seven strokes total: four for ビ plus three for the small ョ.
Common Words with ビョ
- ビョウ (byou) — rivet
How to Write ビョ (byo) in Katakana
The katakana character ビョ is romanized as "byo" and is written with 7 strokes. "B" + "yo" blended quickly. Example word: ビョウイン (byouin) — hospital.
Stroke Order for ビョ
When writing ビョ, 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 ビョ 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.