みゃ (mya)
Pronunciation
The compound character みゃ represents the syllable 'mya', formed by combining み (mi) with a small ゃ. It is pronounced as a single syllable 'mya'.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
みゃ is written in five strokes: two for み (a long curving stroke and a short crossing stroke) plus three for the small ゃ. The small ゃ is tucked into the lower right area beside み.
Common Words with みゃ
- さんみゃく (sanmyaku) — mountain range / mountain belt
- みゃくはく (myakuhaku) — pulse / pulse rate / pulsation
- じんみゃく (jinmyaku) — personal connections
- けつみゃく (ketsumyaku) — blood vessel
How to Write みゃ (mya) in Hiragana
The hiragana character みゃ is romanized as "mya" and is written with 5 strokes. "M" + "ya" blended quickly. Example word: みゃく (myaku) — pulse.
Stroke Order for みゃ
When writing みゃ, 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 みゃ 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.