Learn to write the letter J in cursive in capital and lowercase.
Watch how to write it
Free printable worksheet
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Watch the animation, print the free worksheet, and follow the step-by-step guide below, plus the accent forms of cursive J from around the world.
How to write a capital J in cursive
The cursive J capital is a tall, looping letter that dips below the baseline. Start near the top, loop over, then bring a long curved stroke all the way down below the line and hook it back to the left. The capital J in cursive is one of the taller capitals, so give it plenty of room.
- Start near the top and loop over.
- Bring the long stroke down below the baseline and hook it back to the left.
How to write a lowercase j in cursive
The lowercase j is written in two steps. First, start at the midline, stroke down through the baseline into a loop that swings back up, just like the tail of a g or y. Then lift the pen and add a dot above the stem. The dot on the cursive J lowercase is always added last.
- Stroke down from the midline, through the baseline, into a loop that swings back up.
- Lift the pen and add the dot above the stem.
Common mistakes to avoid
Dot it last: like the i, write the word first and add the dot on the j afterward.
Let the tail drop below the line: the j is a descender, so its loop dips below the baseline. Do not stop it on the line.
j vs g: the j has a dot above and a straighter body, while the g has a round bowl on top. Watch the top of the letter.
Keep the dot close: the dot on the cursive J sits just above the stem, not high up the page.
Joining the cursive j
The lowercase j loops back up to the baseline, so it links into the next letter. Practise the cursive J in real words: jam, joy, jump, enjoy, major. Remember to go back and add the dot after the word is finished.
Fancy Cursive J
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive J for a name, a bio, or a social media post? Below are several stylish script versions of the letter. Tap any one to copy it, then paste it wherever you like:
These fancy versions are great for signatures and profiles. For handwriting practice, use the clear J in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
J with accents around the world
The letter j takes a few marked forms in other languages, and they are easy to copy:
- ฤต โ j with a circumflex, used in Esperanto.
- วฐ โ j with a caron, used in some phonetic transcription.
Copy and paste every accented J on the J with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive J
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital J in cursive?
Start near the top, loop over, then bring a long curved stroke down below the baseline and hook it back to the left. The capital J in cursive is a tall descender.
How do you write a lowercase j in cursive?
Stroke down from the midline through the baseline into a loop that swings back up, then lift the pen and add a dot above the stem. Always dot the j last.
Why does the cursive j go below the line?
The lowercase j is a descender, so its looping tail dips below the baseline, like g, y and p.
Is the cursive j one stroke or two?
Two. The stem with its descender loop is one stroke, and the dot is a second, added after lifting the pen. The cursive J lowercase always needs its dot.