ム (mu)
Pronunciation
The character ム represents the syllable 'mu', identical in pronunciation to hiragana む. Common in loanword endings (-mu) — game, home, system, album, volume — and as a standalone word in some compounds.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ム is written in two strokes. Stroke 1: a short diagonal stroke at the upper left, slanting down to the right. Stroke 2: a long curving stroke that begins below stroke 1, sweeps to the right and down, then curves up to the right with a small upward hook. The shape resembles a stylized lowercase 'h' or hook.
Common Words with ム
- ホーム (hoomu) — home / train platform
- ゲーム (geemu) — game
- ジム (jimu) — gym
- ムード (muudo) — mood / atmosphere
- ムービー (muubii) — movie
- ハンサム (hansamu) — handsome
- システム (shisutemu) — system
- アルバム (arubamu) — album
- ボリューム (boryuumu) — volume
- ガム (gamu) — gum (chewing)
- チーム (chiimu) — team
- ハム (hamu) — ham
How to Write ム (mu) in Katakana
The katakana character ム is romanized as "mu" and is written with 2 strokes. Like "moo" in "mood", but shorter. Example word: ムービー (muubii) — movie.
Stroke Order for ム
When writing ム, 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 ム 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.