ギョ (gyo)
Pronunciation
The compound character ギョ represents the syllable 'gyo'. It is キョ with the dakuten that voices 'k' to 'g'. Very rare in katakana loanwords — most 'gyo' sounds appear in native words written hiragana or kanji.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ギョ is written in eight strokes: five for ギ plus three for the small ョ.
Common Words with ギョ
- ギョーザ (gyooza) — dumpling / gyoza (also written 餃子)
How to Write ギョ (gyo) in Katakana
The katakana character ギョ is romanized as "gyo" and is written with 8 strokes. "G" + "yo" blended quickly. Example word: ギョウザ (gyouza) — gyoza.
Stroke Order for ギョ
When writing ギョ, 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 ギョ 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.