キュ (kyu)
Pronunciation
The compound character キュ represents the syllable 'kyu', formed by combining キ (ki) with a small ュ (yu). Common in loanwords (barbecue, cube, vacuum, security, rescue).
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
キュ is written in five strokes total: three for キ plus two for the small ュ. The small ュ is tucked into the lower right area beside キ.
Common Words with キュ
- バーベキュー (baabekyuu) — barbecue
- マニキュア (manikyua) — manicure
- キューバ (kyuuba) — Cuba
- レスキュー (resukyuu) — rescue
- バキューム (bakyuumu) — vacuum
- セキュリティ (sekyuriti) — security
- キューブ (kyuubu) — cube
- キュート (kyuuto) — cute
- キュア (kyua) — cure
- アキュート (akyuuto) — acute (medical)
How to Write キュ (kyu) in Katakana
The katakana character キュ is romanized as "kyu" and is written with 5 strokes. "K" + "yu" blended — like "cue" with a K. Example word: キュート (kyuuto) — cute.
Stroke Order for キュ
When writing キュ, 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 キュ 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.