Hiragana "Ka" Coloring Pages

The "Ka" in "Kasa" (umbrella)

Hiragana "Ka"Hiragana "Ka"" is the very first letter in the "Ka-Ki-Ku-Ke-Ko" row!
The first coloring page shows "umbrellaHere is "Ka" shown as a big open umbrella for "Ka" in "Kasa".
Hold the bottom, and it curves around nicely!
An umbrella's fabric is divided into a few parts along its ribs, so you can color them one by one in different colors, too!

2 Coloring pages

There are 2 Hiragana "Ka" coloring pages on this page.
The 1st page has an open umbrella on the left. On the top right, there is a big outlined "か" and the word "かさ". On the bottom right, there are tracing boxes for Hiragana "Ka".
The second one is a coloring page with a big "か" in the middle, surrounded by lots of pictures of words that start with "か"!
Frog.thunder.Pinwheel,KeyThe names are written under each picture, like this!
As you color Hiragana "Ka", try saying each name out loud one by one.
On both coloring pages, the big "か" has an outline, so you can color inside it.
When you color while looking at the pictures and words together, the letters and words connect in your mind, making them super easy to remember!

The character "Hiragana "Ka"" came from "加".

Hiragana "Ka" is a character that was created by writing Kanji in a softer, simplified way.
The Kanji that Hiragana "Ka" came from is "Hiragana "Ka""
It is thought that "力" on the left side of "加" became the left part of Hiragana "Ka", and "口" on the right side became the right dot.
The Katakana "カ" comes from the left side of the same character "加," too!

Tips for writing Hiragana "Ka"

"Ka" is3 strokesis a letter you write in .
For the first stroke, draw a line across, bend it downward, and finally curve it to the leftHookingSo that's how it is.
For the second stroke, go through the horizontal line of the first stroke and slide down diagonally to the left.
For the 3rd stroke, draw a short line on the right side.
If you add "tenten" to Hiragana "Ka", it becomes "Ga"!

Let's find words that start with Hiragana "Ka"!

Words that start with "Ka" includePersimmon,turtle,Crab,bag,Stairsand more.
Some words have 2 letters like "kasa" (umbrella), and some words are long like "kazaguruma" (pinwheel).
Let's count on your fingers to see how many letters of words you can find!

Color the Big Hiragana "Ka" in Your Favorite Colors

Try coloring each of the 3 strokes of the big outlined Hiragana "Ka" in a different color.
It also looks wonderful if you use a rainy-day mix of light blue, blue, and purple.
The sharp upward flick is thin, so make sure your colored pencil is sharp when you color it.

Have Fun with the Umbrella's Pattern

For the umbrella fabric, try coloring alternating sections with red and yellow to make a bright, cheerful umbrella.
It is also fun to draw your own polka dots or star patterns.
If you color the handle brown or black, the colors of the umbrella will really pop.

The Second Page Has Creatures and Weather

Color the frog yellow-green, and color the persimmon orange with a green stem.
Color the lightning bolt yellow and the clouds gray so everyone can tell what the weather is like.

Trace the Pencil Letters One by One

In the bottom right boxes, you will find 8 light gray Hiragana "Ka" characters lined up.
Hold your pencil the right way and slowly trace over the gray lines.
The dotted lines going up, down, and across inside the boxes show you where the middle of the letter is.
Carefully trace the curve and the flick of the 1st stroke.
It is fine to go slow at first, so write each one with care.
When you finish tracing, check to see if you stayed inside the gray lines.
You can even draw a big reward flower star on the 1 you wrote the very best.

Traditional Umbrellas Made of Bamboo and Paper

Long ago in Japan, umbrellas were made by stretching Washi paper over a bamboo frame.
These are called Wagasa.
People coated the paper with oil so it would block the rain.
Even today, master craftspeople still make traditional Wagasa!

Umbrellas Block the Sun Too

Besides rain umbrellas, there are also parasols that block strong sunlight.
On hot summer days, using a parasol keeps the hot sun off your body.
There are even all-weather umbrellas you can use on both rainy and sunny days!

Asking Questions with Hiragana "Ka"

When you put Hiragana "Ka" at the end of a word or sentence, it turns into a question!
For example, you can say, "Is it going to rain tomorrow, ka?"
It is an amazing character that can change the whole meaning with just one letter!

Frogs Start as Tadpoles

The frog on the second coloring page lives in the water as a tadpole when it is little.
First, the tadpole has a tail, and then legs slowly grow until it turns into a frog!
Frogs can even breathe through their skin!