ピョ (pyo)
Pronunciation
The compound character ピョ represents the syllable 'pyo'. Very rare in modern katakana — appears mainly in onomatopoeia.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ピョ is written in six strokes total: three for ピ plus three for the small ョ.
Common Words with ピョ
- ピョン (pyon) — hop / leap (onomatopoeia)
- ピョコピョコ (pyokopyoko) — bobbing motion (onomatopoeia)
How to Write ピョ (pyo) in Katakana
The katakana character ピョ is romanized as "pyo" and is written with 6 strokes. "P" + "yo" blended quickly. Example word: ピョン (pyon) — hop.
Stroke Order for ピョ
When writing ピョ, 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 ピョ 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.