ヒュ (hyu)
Pronunciation
The compound character ヒュ represents the syllable 'hyu'. Common in loanwords for human, fuse, humanism, and a few other terms.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ヒュ is written in four strokes total: two for ヒ plus two for the small ュ.
Common Words with ヒュ
- ヒューマン (hyuuman) — human
- ヒューズ (hyuuzu) — fuse
- ヒュッテ (hyutte) — mountain hut (from German "Hütte")
- ヒューマニズム (hyuumanizumu) — humanism
How to Write ヒュ (hyu) in Katakana
The katakana character ヒュ is romanized as "hyu" and is written with 4 strokes. "H" + "yu" blended — like "hue". Example word: ヒューズ (hyuuzu) — fuse.
Stroke Order for ヒュ
When writing ヒュ, 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 ヒュ 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.