ギャ (gya)
Pronunciation
The compound character ギャ represents the syllable 'gya'. It is キャ with the dakuten that voices 'k' to 'g'. Common in loanwords for gang, gallery, gamble, gap, gag.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ギャ is written in seven strokes: five for ギ (the three of キ plus the two-mark dakuten) plus two for the small ャ.
Common Words with ギャ
- ギャング (gyangu) — gang
- ギャラリー (gyararii) — gallery
- ギャンブル (gyanburu) — gamble / gambling
- ギャップ (gyappu) — gap
- ギャグ (gyagu) — gag / joke
- ギャザー (gyazaa) — gather (sewing)
- ギャラ (gyara) — performer's fee
How to Write ギャ (gya) in Katakana
The katakana character ギャ is romanized as "gya" and is written with 7 strokes. "G" + "ya" blended quickly. Example word: ギャラリー (gyararii) — gallery.
Stroke Order for ギャ
When writing ギャ, 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 ギャ 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.