Just in cursive
"just" takes 3 strokes to write in cursive: the letters in one flow, then dot the j and cross the t. Follow the letter-by-letter steps below and print the free worksheet to trace and copy it.
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Free just worksheet
Just in cursive practice sheet
1 page · US Letter, prints on A4 · free
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How to write just in cursive
- Start with the j (undercurve, slant, loop, overcurve; dot): an i that continues below the baseline into a loop, plus a dot.
- Swing up into the u (undercurve, slant, undercurve, slant, undercurve): two undercurves side by side, the opposite motion of the n.
- Swing up into the s (undercurve, curve down, undercurve): an undercurve to the midline, a curve back down that closes on the upstroke, then an undercurve out.
- Swing up into the t (undercurve, slant, undercurve; cross): a tall retraced undercurve and slant, shorter than the l, crossed after the word is written.
- After the word, dot the j, cross the t.
How the letters in just connect
- ju j to u: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the j swings up into the u.
- us u to s: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the u swings up into the s.
- st s to t: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the s swings up into the t.
The letters in just
Just questions
How many strokes does it take to write just in cursive?
3 strokes: one continuous stroke for the letters, then dot the j, cross the t. Inside a word the pencil stays on the paper; dots and crosses are added once the word is finished.
Are all the letters in just connected?
Yes. Every join in "just" is a baseline join: each letter ends with an upward exit stroke on the baseline and the next letter starts from it. There are no bridge letters (b, o, v, w) in this word.
Is just capitalized in cursive?
Only at the start of a sentence or in a title. In running text "just" is written in lowercase, all letters joined. The capitalized form Just is shown above for sentence openers and headings.
What is the hardest letter in just?
The s. Cursive s is the most searched letter for a reason: it looks nothing like print. Write it as an upstroke with a little belly, not as a snake.