ロ (ro)

Katakana Stroke Order Practice Sheet

3 strokes Between "ro" and "lo" — quick tongue tap ロボット (robotto) — robot

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How to Write ロ (ro) in Katakana

The katakana character ロ is romanized as "ro" and is written with 3 strokes. Between "ro" and "lo" — quick tongue tap. Example word: ロボット (robotto) — robot.

Stroke Order for ロ

When writing ロ, 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 ロ 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.