(pu) Hiragana Worksheet

Practice writing the hiragana character ぷ (pu) with this free printable worksheet. Master its 5-stroke form, Katakana pair プ, and 3 example words. Perfect for beginners!

Hiragana worksheet

pu

Romaji pu
Stroke count 5
Katakana pair

Example words

ぷりん purin pudding
ぷーる puuru pool
ぷれぜんと purezento present; gift

Fun facts

  • ぷ is made by adding handakuten ゜ to ふ; handakuten creates the p-row sounds.
  • Handakuten ゜ is the small circle used with the h-row to create p-row sounds.
  • The handakuten system is associated with Portuguese Jesuit materials, which needed a clearer way to distinguish p-sounds in Japanese writing.
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