ミョ (myo)
Pronunciation
The compound character ミョ represents the syllable 'myo'. Extremely rare in modern katakana — most 'myo' sounds appear in native Japanese words written in hiragana or kanji.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ミョ is written in six strokes total: three for ミ plus three for the small ョ.
Common Words with ミョ
- ミョウガ (myouga) — myoga ginger (Japanese herb)
How to Write ミョ (myo) in Katakana
The katakana character ミョ is romanized as "myo" and is written with 6 strokes. "M" + "yo" blended quickly. Example word: ミョウバン (myouban) — alum.
Stroke Order for ミョ
When writing ミョ, 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 ミョ 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.