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How to write lowercase j in cursive (joined handwriting)

In joined (cursive) handwriting, j is written with 2 strokes. Start on the red dot marked 1 and follow the numbers.

j in printj in semi-joined

The letter shape comes from the Playwrite font; numbers show where each stroke starts.
🖨️ Worksheet

Step by step

  1. Stroke 1: start at the middle line, in the middle and go straight down.
  2. Stroke 2: add the dot.

j is a long ladder letter: start at the top and go straight down, then flick out.

In joined (cursive) writing, j joins to the letters around it. Dots and crossbars are added after the whole word.