りゃ (rya)
Pronunciation
The compound character りゃ represents the syllable 'rya', formed by combining り (ri) with a small ゃ. It is pronounced as a single syllable 'rya' — close to the Japanese 'r' tap followed by 'ya'.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
りゃ is written in four strokes: one for り (the connected double-curve stroke) plus three for the small ゃ. The small ゃ is tucked into the lower right area beside り.
Common Words with りゃ
- しょうりゃく (shouryaku) — omission / leaving out
- りゃくご (ryakugo) — abbreviation / acronym
- りゃくす (ryakusu) — to abbreviate / to abridge / to shorten
- たいりゃく (tairyaku) — outline / summary / gist
- りゃくず (ryakuzu) — rough sketch / rough map
How to Write りゃ (rya) in Hiragana
The hiragana character りゃ is romanized as "rya" and is written with 4 strokes. "R" + "ya" blended — tongue tap + ya. Example word: りゃく (ryaku) — abbreviation.
Stroke Order for りゃ
When writing りゃ, 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 りゃ 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.