チュ (chu)
Pronunciation
The compound character チュ represents the syllable 'chu', formed by combining チ (chi) with a small ュ. Common in loanwords for tube, tulip, chewing gum, tuner, capture, venture.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
チュ is written in five strokes total: three for チ plus two for the small ュ.
Common Words with チュ
- チューブ (chuubu) — tube
- チューリップ (chuurippu) — tulip
- チューインガム (chuuingamu) — chewing gum
- チュチュ (chuchu) — tutu (ballet)
- チューナー (chuunaa) — tuner
- ナチュラル (nachuraru) — natural
- キャプチャー (kyapuchaa) — capture
- ベンチャー (benchaa) — venture (business)
How to Write チュ (chu) in Katakana
The katakana character チュ is romanized as "chu" and is written with 5 strokes. Like "chew". Example word: チューブ (chuubu) — tube.
Stroke Order for チュ
When writing チュ, 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 チュ 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.