ショ (sho)
Pronunciation
The compound character ショ represents the syllable 'sho', formed by combining シ (shi) with a small ョ. Extremely common in loanwords — shopping, show, fashion, shock, shortcut, mansion (apartment).
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ショ is written in six strokes total: three for シ plus three for the small ョ.
Common Words with ショ
- ショッピング (shoppingu) — shopping
- ショー (shoo) — show
- ファッション (fuァsshon) — fashion
- マンション (manshon) — apartment / condominium
- セッション (sesshon) — session
- ショット (shotto) — shot (drinks / photo)
- ショートカット (shootokatto) — shortcut
- ショック (shokku) — shock
- リアクション (riakushon) — reaction
- ジェネレーション (jenereeshon) — generation
- ショールーム (shooruumu) — showroom
- ショベルカー (shoberukaa) — excavator
How to Write ショ (sho) in Katakana
The katakana character ショ is romanized as "sho" and is written with 6 strokes. Like "show". Example word: ショッピング (shoppingu) — shopping.
Stroke Order for ショ
When writing ショ, 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 ショ 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.