にゃ (nya)
Pronunciation
The compound character にゃ represents the syllable 'nya', formed by combining に (ni) with a small ゃ. It is pronounced as a single syllable 'nya' — close to the sound a cat makes in Japanese (にゃー).
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
にゃ is written in six strokes: three for に (a short slanted vertical on the left and two parallel horizontals on the right) plus three for the small ゃ. The small ゃ is tucked into the lower right area beside に.
How to Write にゃ (nya) in Hiragana
The hiragana character にゃ is romanized as "nya" and is written with 6 strokes. "N" + "ya" blended — like a cat sound. Example word: にゃあ (nyaa) — meow.
Stroke Order for にゃ
When writing にゃ, 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 にゃ 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.