Katakana: sa shi su se so
Stroke order, tracing practice, and a video for the sa shi su se so row.
- サ sa — A SAmurai's crossed swords — the two diagonal strokes cross like blades.
- シ shi — SHE is winking — two dots (eyes) and a curved stroke (smiling mouth).
- ス su — A SUmo wrestler's leg stance — wide-legged with angled strokes.
- セ se — A SEt square — two strokes forming a right angle like a drafting tool.
- ソ so — SOY sauce being poured — two strokes, like liquid tilting out of a bottle.