

This is how to draw the character "Ho". It is composed of four strokes.
- The first stroke is down, with an upswing as the brush drags toward the second stroke.
- The second stroke is across.
- The third stroke is also across.
- The Fourth stroke is downward, ending in a clockwise loop.
- With two dots (called nigori) it becomes "Bo". A circle (called maru) makes it "Po".
- Be careful to note the differences between Ho
, Ha
, and Ma
.