ピャ (pya)
Pronunciation
The compound character ピャ represents the syllable 'pya'. Extremely rare in modern katakana — appears in onomatopoeia and a few specialized terms.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ピャ is written in five strokes total: three for ピ (the two of ヒ plus a small handakuten circle) plus two for the small ャ.
How to Write ピャ (pya) in Katakana
The katakana character ピャ is romanized as "pya" and is written with 5 strokes. "P" + "ya" blended quickly. Example word: ロッピャク (roppyaku) — six hundred.
Stroke Order for ピャ
When writing ピャ, 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 ピャ 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.