Katakana "Mo" Coloring Pages

"Mo" as in "Mogura" (mole)

This coloring page is for Katakana "Mo"Katakana "Mo"This is for learning Katakana "Mo".
Words are"Mole"This is Katakana "Mo". On the left, there is 1 mole popping its upper body out of the dirt.
with big front legsClawsWoah, it's sharpnoseTry to find Katakana "Mo".
Moles are animals that dig tunnels in the dirt and live there.

Living thing names are in Katakana

The word "Mogura" is a word that has been used in Japan for a long time.
In picture books and guidebooks, the names of animals and plants areKatakanais often used to write it.
Katakana is also used for words that come from other countries, and for words that show sounds or actions, like "mogu mogu."

Katakana "Mo" comes from the character "毛".

The Katakana "Mo" comes from the Kanji"Hair"This character was made from the kanji "毛"!
The bottom part of "毛" looks a lot like "モ", doesn't it?
The hiragana "も" also came from the same character, "毛"!
The hiragana "Mo" and Katakana "Mo" look very similar, so try placing them side by side to compare!

How to write Katakana "Mo"

"Mo" in Katakana is3 strokesLet's write Katakana "Mo".
The first stroke is the topShort horizontal lineIt's Katakana "Mo"!
For the 2nd stroke, that lowerLong horizontal linesWhat is it?
For the 3rd stroke, draw a straight line down from the top horizontal line, curve to the right at the bottom, and stretch it out to the right.
The main point is to draw the third standing line so it goes right through the second side-to-side line.

Let's compare Katakana "Mo", Hiragana "も", and Katakana "キ"!

HiraganaKatakana "Mo"has a nice little loop at the bottom of the vertical line, and it sticks out at the top, doesn't it?
For Katakana "Mo", the vertical line doesn't stick out above the top horizontal line.
Also, Katakana "Mo"Katakana "Mo"The letter "Mo" in Katakana also has two horizontal lines, so it looks a little bit like it too.
Try writing them side by side to see how they are different!

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

Words that start with "Mo" includePeach,Japanese maple,Monorail,Mop,Guinea pigand more!
Peaches and Japanese maples are names of plants, while monorails and mops are words that came from other countries.
The words "モモ" and "モルモット" have two Katakana "Mo" in them!

Words for sounds that start with Katakana "Mo"

When you eat a meal"Munch-munch"You can write "Mo" in Katakana, too.
"Mole" and "munching" start with the same sound in Japanese. Isn't that fun?
There are also words like "Mokumoku," which describes smoke rising up.

Color the big Katakana "Mo" line by line

Color the big Katakana "Mo" at the top right in your favorite colors.
It has 3 lines! If you use different colors for each line, like red, yellow, and blue, it will be easy to see the stroke order.
It is also cool to use different shades of brown to match the dirt!

Color the mole dark gray or black

Color the mole's body in dark gray, black, or dark brown.
Start with a light color and add more layers little by little, instead of pressing hard right away. It will look like soft fur!
If you color the tip of its nose and front paws in light pink, it will look super cute.
Color its claws white or light yellow to make them stand out!

Color the dirt pile brown

Color the pile of dirt where the mole pops out in brown or dark brown.
Make the top a little lighter and the bottom darker. That will make the dirt look like a big bump!
If you draw some green grass or yellow flowers around it, it will look like a garden or a farm field!

Trace carefully with a pencil

There are 8 light gray Katakana "Mo" lined up in the boxes at the bottom right.
Trace them one by one carefully with your pencil.
Use the center lines of the boxes to help you get the size and spot just right.
When you reach the turn on the 3rd line, try to stop for a second. That helps you make a nice, neat curve!
Once you get used to tracing, try writing Katakana "Mo" by yourself in the empty spaces without looking!

Life Underground

Moles live underground by digging long tunnels.
Inside the tunnels, they find and eat things like earthworms and insects.
When they push the dug-up dirt outside, it makes a little hill on the ground.
This dirt hill is called a mole hill.

Big Hands and Small Eyes

A mole's front paws have palms that face outward, which is the perfect shape for shoveling dirt.
Because they live in dark soil, their eyes are very small.
Instead, the tip of their nose is very sensitive and helps them feel what is around them.

Fur That Moves Forward and Backward

A mole's fur can lie flat in both directions, going forward or backward.
So inside a narrow tunnel, their fur does not get caught easily whether they move forward or back up.
Moles are actually not a type of mouse!

Moles Are Always Super Hungry

Moles use a lot of energy to dig dirt, so they have to eat a lot.
Because of that, they move around their tunnels day and night looking for food.
Sometimes they even live in the soil of fields or gardens.
If you find a mole hill, a tunnel might be right under it!