ニュ (nyu)
Pronunciation
The compound character ニュ represents the syllable 'nyu', formed by combining ニ (ni) with a small ュ. Common in loanwords — news, menu, New York, New Zealand, nuance, neutral.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ニュ is written in four strokes total: two for ニ plus two for the small ュ.
Common Words with ニュ
- ニュース (nyuusu) — news
- メニュー (menyuu) — menu
- ニューヨーク (nyuuyooku) — New York
- ニューバランス (nyuubaransu) — New Balance (brand)
- ニュアンス (nyuansu) — nuance
- ニュートラル (nyuutoraru) — neutral
- ニューフェイス (nyuufuェisu) — newcomer
- アベニュー (abenyuu) — avenue
- ニュージーランド (nyuujiirando) — New Zealand
How to Write ニュ (nyu) in Katakana
The katakana character ニュ is romanized as "nyu" and is written with 4 strokes. "N" + "yu" blended — like "new" with an N. Example word: ニュース (nyuusu) — news.
Stroke Order for ニュ
When writing ニュ, 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 ニュ 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.