Moji Ninjaう — hiragana “u”
う is the hiragana character for the sound “u”. It is written with 2 strokes, and in katakana the same sound is ウ.
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How to write う
Follow the numbers on the diagram: each stroke starts at its number. Keep to this order, because that is how your hand remembers the shape.
How う sounds
Like the oo in “food”, but shorter and with relaxed lips, not rounded.
Don't confuse it with
Words with う
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| うえ | ue | above |
| うつくしい | utsukushii | beautiful |
| うち | uchi | inside; one's house |
| うける | ukeru | to receive |
| うまい | umai | skillful |
| うんてん | unten | driving; operation |
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