ネ (ne)
Pronunciation
The character ネ represents the syllable 'ne', identical in pronunciation to hiragana ね. Common in loanwords for net/internet, necktie, money, manager, and many compounds.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ネ is written in four strokes. Stroke 1: a short horizontal stroke or dot at the very top. Stroke 2: a short horizontal line just below stroke 1. Stroke 3: a long vertical curving stroke that descends through the middle of the character. Stroke 4: a short diagonal stroke on the right side that crosses through stroke 3 in the lower middle, ending with a small upward hook.
Common Words with ネ
- ネット (netto) — net / internet
- ネクタイ (nekutai) — necktie
- ネイル (neiru) — nail (manicure)
- マネー (manee) — money
- マネージャー (maneejaa) — manager
- パネル (paneru) — panel
- ネオン (neon) — neon
- ネクスト (nekusuto) — next
- ハネムーン (hanemuun) — honeymoon
- ジェネレーション (jenereeshon) — generation
- ネガティブ (negatibu) — negative
- アネモネ (anemone) — anemone (flower)
How to Write ネ (ne) in Katakana
The katakana character ネ is romanized as "ne" and is written with 4 strokes. Like "ne" in "net". Example word: ネクタイ (nekutai) — necktie.
Stroke Order for ネ
When writing ネ, 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 ネ 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.