チョ (cho)
Pronunciation
The compound character チョ represents the syllable 'cho', formed by combining チ (chi) with a small ョ. Very common in loanwords — chocolate, chalk, choice, anchovy, chop.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
チョ is written in six strokes total: three for チ plus three for the small ョ.
Common Words with チョ
- チョコレート (chokoreeto) — chocolate
- チョーク (chooku) — chalk
- チョイス (choisu) — choice
- アンチョビ (anchobi) — anchovy
- マッチョ (maccho) — macho
- チョコ (choko) — chocolate (short)
- チョッパー (choppaa) — chopper
- チョップ (choppu) — chop (cut / strike)
- チョコチップ (chokochippu) — chocolate chip
- チョイ (choi) — "a bit" (slang)
How to Write チョ (cho) in Katakana
The katakana character チョ is romanized as "cho" and is written with 6 strokes. Like "cho" in "chocolate". Example word: チョコレート (chokoreeto) — chocolate.
Stroke Order for チョ
When writing チョ, 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 チョ 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.