ぢょ (dyo)
Pronunciation
The compound character ぢょ represents a syllable pronounced 'jo' in modern Japanese (identical to じょ). Like ぢ alone, this combination is rare in modern usage — じょ is the standard form for 'jo'.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ぢょ is written in six strokes: four for ぢ plus two for the small ょ. The small ょ is tucked into the lower right area beside ぢ.
How to Write ぢょ (dyo) in Hiragana
The hiragana character ぢょ is romanized as "dyo" and is written with 6 strokes. Same as じょ (jo) — extremely rare. Example word: ぢょ — (rare, same sound as じょ).
Stroke Order for ぢょ
When writing ぢょ, 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 ぢょ 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.