み (mi)
Pronunciation
The character み represents the syllable 'mi', a soft 'm' followed by 'i'. Part of the ま-row.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
み is written in two strokes. Stroke 1: a long curving stroke that begins in the upper middle, sweeps down through the character, and ends with a small loop or hook in the lower middle. Stroke 2: a short curving stroke on the right side that crosses through the lower portion of stroke 1, ending with a small upward tail. The two strokes interlock to form a balanced, intertwined shape.
Common Words with み
- みる (miru) — to see / to look / to watch
- みっか (mikka) — 3rd day of the month
- あみ (ami) — net / netting
- いずみ (izumi) — spring / fountain
- うみ (umi) — sea / ocean / waters
- かがみ (kagami) — mirror / looking-glass
- かみ (kami) — god / deity / divinity
- すみ (sumi) — sumi / India ink / Chinese ink
- たたみ (tatami) — tatami mat / Japanese straw floor coverings
- つみ (tsumi) — crime / sin / wrongdoing
- とみ (tomi) — riches / wealth / fortune
- なみ (nami) — average / medium / common
- なみだ (namida) — tear / tears / lachrymal secretion
- ひとみ (hitomi) — pupil
- み (mi) — one's body / one's person
- みき (miki) — tree trunk / bole
- みぎ (migi) — right / right-hand side
- みさき (misaki) — cape
- みず (mizu) — water
- みずうみ (mizuumi) — lake
How to Write み (mi) in Hiragana
The hiragana character み is romanized as "mi" and is written with 2 strokes. Like "mee" in "meet". Example word: みず (mizu) — water.
Stroke Order for み
When writing み, 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 み 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.