リャ (rya)
Pronunciation
The compound character リャ represents the syllable 'rya'. Very rare in modern katakana — appears in a few imported animal names.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
リャ is written in four strokes total: two for リ plus two for the small ャ.
Common Words with リャ
- リャマ (ryama) — llama
How to Write リャ (rya) in Katakana
The katakana character リャ is romanized as "rya" and is written with 4 strokes. "R" + "ya" blended — tongue tap + ya. Example word: リャク (ryaku) — abbreviation.
Stroke Order for リャ
When writing リャ, 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 リャ 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.