ぴゅ (pyu)
Pronunciation
The compound character ぴゅ represents the syllable 'pyu', formed by combining ぴ (pi) with a small ゅ.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
ぴゅ is written in four strokes: two for ぴ plus two for the small ゅ. The small ゅ is tucked into the lower right area beside ぴ.
How to Write ぴゅ (pyu) in Hiragana
The hiragana character ぴゅ is romanized as "pyu" and is written with 4 strokes. "P" + "yu" blended — like "pew". Example word: ぴゅう (pyuu) — whoosh.
Stroke Order for ぴゅ
When writing ぴゅ, 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 ぴゅ 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.