Lesson 2: カ キ ク ケ コ

Writing

How to Write

[ka]

Katakana a Katakana a

Short extention at the end of [1] should not be too long.

Second half of [1] and [2] are almost parallel.

Start [2] at the right place.

[ki]

Katakana a Katakana a

Position of [1] and [2] should be a bit higher than the center.

[2] is longer than [1].

[3] goes through the middle of [1] and [2].

[ku]

Katakana a Katakana a

[1] and second half of [2] are parallel and are slightly curved.

[1] and second half of [2] should be tilted properly.

[ke]

Katakana a Katakana a

[1] and second half of [3] are parallel and are slightly curved.

Lines are just touching, not crossed.

[3] starts near the middle of [2].

[ko]

Katakana a Katakana a

First half of [1] and [2] are parallel and are the same length.

End [2] right at the end of [1].

dakuten

Katakana a Katakana a

[1] and [2] are parallel and are the same length.

[1] and [2] should be tilted properly.

Keep the proper distance from the main letter.

Do some handwriting practice by using the writing practice sheet.

Quiz

How to Do

  1. Have a pen and a paper. (Blank Writing Practice Sheet can be used.)
  2. Listen to audio and write it down in Katakana.
  3. Repeat the practice till you can write most letters correctly.

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