ギュ (gyu)
Pronunciation
The compound character ギュ represents the syllable 'gyu'. It is キュ with the dakuten that voices 'k' to 'g'. Rare in loanwords; appears mainly in 'regular' and 'figure (figurine)'.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ギュ is written in seven strokes: five for ギ plus two for the small ュ.
Common Words with ギュ
- レギュラー (regyuraa) — regular
- フィギュア (fuィgyua) — figure / figurine
How to Write ギュ (gyu) in Katakana
The katakana character ギュ is romanized as "gyu" and is written with 7 strokes. "G" + "yu" blended quickly. Example word: ギュウニュウ (gyuunyuu) — milk.
Stroke Order for ギュ
When writing ギュ, 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 ギュ 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.