Katakana "Ne" Coloring Pages

The "Ne" in "Necktie"

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The words are"Necktie"It is Katakana "Ne". On the left, one necktie is drawn, isn't it?
At the top, there is a tight knotknothas a, and the diagonalstriped patternis in it!
A necktie is a long, thin strip of cloth that you tie under the collar of a shirt.

Words that come from other countries

"Tie" comes from the English word"Neck"ToSea breamIt is a word made by putting them together!
"Ne" is for "neck", andNeck, "Tai" isThings that tieSo it means something you tie around your neck!
In this way, words that came from other countries areKatakanaIt's often written in.
Katakana is also used for the names of animals and plants, and for words that show sounds.

Katakana "Ne" comes from the character "祢"

Katakana "Ne" comes from the KanjiKatakana "Ne"This character was made by taking the left part of "の"!
The left side of "祢" looks almost the same as Katakana "Ne", doesn't it?
The hiragana "Ne" comes from the exact same character, "祢," too!
Kanji related to gods, like "神" or "社", also have a shape similar to Katakana "Ne" on their left side.

How to write Katakana "Ne"

"Ne" in Katakana is4 strokesLet's write it in Katakana "Ne"!
The 1st stroke starts at the topShort strokeIt's Katakana "Ne".
For the second stroke, write across, then curve down to the leftsweepIt's a line.
For the 3rd stroke, draw a straight line down from the middle.vertical linesIt is Katakana "Ne".
For the 4th stroke, go down to the rightA short dotYou will draw Katakana "Ne".
There are many strokes, so try writing them slowly, one stroke at a time, for Katakana "Ne".

Let's find words that start with Katakana "Ne"!

Words that start with "Ne" includeCat,Mouse,Green onion,necklace,Netand more!
Words for animals like cats and mice are often written in Katakana "Ne".
The "neck" in "necklace" is the same as in "necktie."Neckmeans this.

Let's compare Katakana "Ne" with "Ho" and "Su"

"Katakana "Ne"" has a lot of strokes, so it is a little tricky to write.
The vertical line and two dots in Katakana "Ne" look a bit like "Ho", too!
"Ho" starts with a horizontal line, then a vertical line in the middle, and dots on the left and right.
When writing Katakana "Ne", you start with the top dot, and then write a line that looks like "Fu". That part is different from "Ho"!
Try writing the two letters side by side to see the difference.

Color Each Stroke of Big Katakana "Ne" in a Different Color

Color the big Katakana "Ne" on the top right in any colors you like.
It has 4 strokes. If you change the color for each stroke, like red, blue, yellow, and green, you can easily see the stroke order.
Color carefully along the lines of the outline.

Color the Tie in Two Colors for the Stripes

For the striped tie, it looks pretty if you use two colors one after the other.
Try thinking of fun color combinations, like navy blue and red, or green and yellow.
You can make the knot the same color as the stripes. If you make it a bit darker, the knot will stand out!
It is also fun to copy the colors of a tie someone in your family wears.

Pay Attention to the Dot Position When Tracing

In the box on the bottom right, there are 8 light gray Katakana "Ne".
Trace them one by one carefully with a pencil.
If you draw the 3rd vertical stroke along the vertical centerline of the box, it will be straight.
Try writing the last dot small on the right side of the vertical line.

Color the Stripes Straight

When you color the stripes, move your colored pencil in the same direction along the diagonal lines. This keeps the color nice and even.
Where the stripes are thin, sharpen your colored pencil so you do not color outside the lines.
You can also add little polka dots or stars between the stripes to make your very own pattern!

The History of the Necktie

People say the necktie started as a piece of cloth wrapped around the neck in long-ago Europe.
Over a long time, its shape changed into the long, thin tie we see today.

Different Ways to Tie a Tie

There are many ways to tie a necktie.
Depending on how you tie it, the knot can look small or become a big triangle shape.
Ask someone in your family how they tie theirs!

Bow Ties

Besides long neckties, there are also butterfly-shaped bow ties.
In English, they are called "bow ties", and you often see them at parties or music concerts.
Many people pick a tie as a Father's Day present, too.

Tie Clips

A tool used to clip a necktie to a shirt so it does not swing around is called a tie clip.
It is a little accessory you can enjoy to make your tie look stylish.
You might also see neckties with elementary school uniforms or fancy wedding clothes.
There are even easy ties for children that just attach with an elastic band!