ニャ (nya)
Pronunciation
The compound character ニャ represents the syllable 'nya', formed by combining ニ (ni) with a small ャ. Very rare in katakana loanwords — appears mainly in onomatopoeia for cat sounds.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ニャ is written in four strokes total: two for ニ plus two for the small ャ.
Common Words with ニャ
- ニャー (nyaa) — meow (cat sound)
How to Write ニャ (nya) in Katakana
The katakana character ニャ is romanized as "nya" and is written with 4 strokes. "N" + "ya" blended — like a cat sound. Example word: ニャー (nyaa) — meow.
Stroke Order for ニャ
When writing ニャ, 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 ニャ 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.