ヒャ (hya)
Pronunciation
The compound character ヒャ represents the syllable 'hya'. Rare in modern katakana loanwords — most 'hya' sounds appear in native words like 百 (hyaku, hundred) which is typically written kanji or hiragana.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ヒャ is written in four strokes total: two for ヒ plus two for the small ャ.
Common Words with ヒャ
- ヒャー (hyaa) — yikes! (interjection)
How to Write ヒャ (hya) in Katakana
The katakana character ヒャ is romanized as "hya" and is written with 4 strokes. "H" + "ya" blended quickly. Example word: ヒャク (hyaku) — hundred.
Stroke Order for ヒャ
When writing ヒャ, 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 ヒャ 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.