(yu) Katakana Worksheet

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

Katakana worksheet

yu

Romaji yu
Stroke count 2
Hiragana pair

Example words

ユーロ yūro euro
ユニフォーム yunifōmu uniform
ユニーク yunīku unique

Fun facts

  • Katakana ユ comes from part of the kanji 由, while hiragana ゆ developed from a cursive man'yōgana form.
  • ユ can be confused with コ, but ユ usually has a lower stroke that closes the bottom shape.
  • ユ does not normally take dakuten or handakuten in standard modern kana.
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