3. How to write Kana and Kanji

1. 3. How to write Kana and Kanji There are two things you need to pay attention to when learning the Japanese letters. 1) Types of strokes 2) Stroke orders

2. 1) Types of strokes • Three types of strokes are used when writing Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. They are tome (stop), hane (hook) and harai (sweep). Tome Hane Harai Developing eyes to look for details on letters while learning Hiragana and Katakana will be very helpful when you learn more difficult Kanji later.

3. 2) Stroke order - Kakijun When you write these letters, basic rules are ①writing from top to bottom and ② writing left to right. When you practice, write slowly paying attention to the type of strokes and stroke order, as well as to other details. Never copy the stylized computer fonts when you are first learning how to write letters. They confuse you what each letter really should consist of. UD Digi Kyokasho NK-R font below is much better font for beginners to copy rather than MS Mincho font. う　　な　　ふりれUD Digi Kyokasho NK-R う　な　ふ　り　れMS Mincho

4. Check if you can do this! • Explain what the three types of strokes are. • Explain the basic rules of the stroke order for Kana and Kanji.

5. References • [Illustrations]. Retrieved June, 2019 from https://www.ac-illust.com/