ちょ (cho)
Pronunciation
The compound character ちょ represents the syllable 'cho', formed by combining ち (chi) with a small ょ. It is pronounced as a single syllable 'cho' (like the 'cho' in 'choke').
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ちょ is written in four strokes: two for ち plus two for the small ょ. The small ょ is tucked into the lower right area beside ち.
Common Words with ちょ
- ちょう (chou) — intestine / bowel
- いちょう (ichou) — stomach and intestines / gastrointestinal tract / digestive organs
- えんちょう (enchou) — extension / elongation / prolongation
- かくちょう (kakuchou) — expansion / extension / enlargement
- かちょう (kachou) — section manager / section chief
- かんちょう (kanchou) — government office / government agency / authorities
- きちょう (kichou) — precious / valuable
- きんちょう (kinchou) — tension / strain / nervousness
- ぎちょう (gichou) — chair / chairman / chairperson
- しゃちょう (shachou) — company president / manager / director
- しょうちょう (shouchou) — symbol / emblem / representation
- しんちょう (shinchou) — careful / cautious / prudent
- すいちょく (suichoku) — vertical
- ちょうかん (choukan) — morning edition / morning paper
- ちょうこう (choukou) — sign / indication / omen
- ちょうこく (choukoku) — carving / engraving / sculpture
- ちょうし (choushi) — tune / tone / key
- ちょうせん (chousen) — challenge / defiance / dare
- ちょうちょう (chouchou) — butterfly
- ちょうやく (chouyaku) — jump / leap / skip
How to Write ちょ (cho) in Hiragana
The hiragana character ちょ is romanized as "cho" and is written with 4 strokes. Like "cho" in "chocolate". Example word: ちょっと (chotto) — a little.
Stroke Order for ちょ
When writing ちょ, 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 ちょ 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 Hiragana
Hiragana is one of the three Japanese writing systems. It consists of 46 basic characters, each representing a syllable. Hiragana is used for native Japanese words, grammar particles, and verb endings. Learning correct stroke order is essential for proper Japanese handwriting.