ヲ (wo)
Pronunciation
The character ヲ historically represented 'wo' but is essentially never used in modern Japanese. The hiragana を serves as the direct-object particle, and particles in Japanese are written in hiragana, not katakana. ヲ appears today only in archaic texts, stylistic flourishes, and a few proper nouns.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ヲ is written in three strokes. Stroke 1: a horizontal line near the top. Stroke 2: a short diagonal that crosses through stroke 1. Stroke 3: a long curving stroke that begins from the upper portion, descends through the character, and ends with a smooth tail at the lower right. In modern usage you will essentially never need to write this character.
How to Write ヲ (wo) in Katakana
The katakana character ヲ is romanized as "wo" and is written with 3 strokes. Pronounced like "o" — rarely used in katakana. Example word: ヲ — (particle, same as hiragana を).
Stroke Order for ヲ
When writing ヲ, 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 ヲ 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.