っ (sokuon)

How to Write っ (sokuon) in Hiragana

The hiragana character っ is romanized as "sokuon" and is written with 1 stroke. Brief pause that doubles the next consonant (e.g., がっこう → gakkou). Example word: がっこう (gakkou) — school.

Stroke Order for っ

When writing っ, 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 っ 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.