(ma) Katakana Worksheet

Practice writing the katakana character マ (ma) with this free printable worksheet. Master its 2-stroke form, Hiragana pair ま, and 3 example words. Perfect for beginners!

Katakana worksheet

ma

Romaji ma
Stroke count 2
Hiragana pair

Example words

マイク maiku microphone
マンガ manga manga/comics
マスク masuku mask

Fun facts

  • Katakana マ comes from part of the kanji 末, while hiragana ま developed from a cursive man'yōgana form.
  • マ can be confused with ア because both are angular, but マ has a lower hooked shape.
  • マ does not normally take dakuten or handakuten in standard modern kana.
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