Kindergarten - Level K-1
Lesson 5: Hangul Stroke Order
Writing Like a Native
You can read Hangul, but can you write it correctly? Stroke order is very important in Korean. Following the correct order makes your handwriting much more natural, legible, and faster.
Luckily, there are just two simple rules to remember:
Rule 1: Top to Bottom
Always write vertical strokes from the top and work your way down.
Rule 2: Left to Right
Always write horizontal strokes from the left and move to the right.
Let's See it in Action
ㄱ (g/k)
One stroke: Left-to-right, then top-to-bottom.
ㄴ (n)
One stroke: Top-to-bottom, then left-to-right.
ㄷ (d/t)
1. Top bar (left-to-right).
2. The 'ㄴ' shape below.
ㄹ (r/l)
1. Top 'ㄱ'.
2. Middle bar.
3. Bottom 'ㄴ'.
ㅏ (a)
1. Long vertical (top-down).
2. Short horizontal (left-right).
ㅗ (o)
1. Short vertical (top-down).
2. Long horizontal (left-right).
ㅇ (ng/-)
One continuous counter-clockwise circle.
ㅎ (h)
1. Short top dash.
2. Longer middle dash.
3. The circle below.
You've Graduated Kindergarten!
That's it! You have successfully completed the foundational level of mastering Hangul. You can recognize, read, and now correctly write every letter. This is the most important skill for your entire Korean learning journey.
Practice makes perfect! Grab a notebook and practice writing the letters. This will build muscle memory and make your future learning much smoother.