しゅ (shu)
Pronunciation
The compound character しゅ represents the syllable 'shu', formed by combining し (shi) with a small ゅ. It is pronounced as a single syllable 'shu'.
Stroke-by-Stroke Guide
しゅ is written in three strokes: one for し plus two for the small ゅ. The small ゅ is tucked into the lower right area beside し's curving stroke.
Common Words with しゅ
- しゅう (shuu) — state / province / county
- しゅしょう (shushou) — advocacy / promotion
- あくしゅ (akushu) — handshake
- いっしゅう (isshiゅu) — one round / one circuit / one revolution
- いっしゅん (isshiゅn) — instant / moment / for an instant
- かしゅ (kashu) — singer
- きゅうしゅう (kyuushuu) — absorption / suction / attraction
- こんしゅう (konshuu) — this week
- さいしゅう (saishuu) — last / final / closing
- しゅうい (shuui) — surroundings / environs
- しゅうかく (shuukaku) — harvest / crop / ingathering
- しゅうかん (shuukan) — habit
- しゅうき (shuuki) — cycle / period
- しゅうきょう (shuukyou) — religion / religious affiliation / belief
- しゅうげき (shuugeki) — attack / assault / raid
- しゅうし (shuushi) — master's
- しゅうしょく (shuushoku) — finding employment / getting a job
- しゅうだん (shuudan) — group / mass
- しゅうちゃく (shuuchaku) — attachment / adhesion / insistence
- しゅうちゅう (shuuchuu) — concentration / focusing one's attention
How to Write しゅ (shu) in Hiragana
The hiragana character しゅ is romanized as "shu" and is written with 3 strokes. Like "shoe". Example word: しゅくだい (shukudai) — homework.
Stroke Order for しゅ
When writing しゅ, 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 しゅ 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.