Katakana: a i u e o

Stroke order, tracing practice, and a video for the a i u e o row.

• ア a — An AXE blade — the diagonal stroke is the blade, the horizontal is the handle top.
• イ i — Two strokes like the Roman numeral II. Say 'ee' and show your teeth (II).
• ウ u — A bucket shape — like a U bucket with a lid on top.
• エ e — An I-beam from construction — two horizontals with a vertical in between.
• オ o — An OAR stuck in the water — the crossed strokes are the oar handle and blade.