ト (to)
Pronunciation
The character ト represents the syllable 'to', identical in pronunciation to hiragana と. Extremely common in loanwords — tomato, toast, notebook, list, and many words ending in '-to' or '-tto'.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ト is written in two strokes. Stroke 1: a long vertical line that descends from top to bottom. Stroke 2: a short diagonal stroke that begins from the middle of stroke 1 and angles down and to the right, like a small wing or accent on the right side. The shape resembles a 'T' tilted to the right.
Common Words with ト
- トマト (tomato) — tomato
- トースト (toosuto) — toast
- ノート (nooto) — notebook
- ホット (hotto) — hot
- スカート (sukaato) — skirt
- リスト (risuto) — list
- セット (setto) — set
- カート (kaato) — cart
- レポート (repooto) — report
- アート (aato) — art
- ロボット (robotto) — robot
- オートバイ (ootobai) — motorcycle
How to Write ト (to) in Katakana
The katakana character ト is romanized as "to" and is written with 2 strokes. Like "to" in "told". Example word: トイレ (toire) — toilet.
Stroke Order for ト
When writing ト, 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 ト 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.