The K Key on Arabic 101
Produces the Arabic letter ن (Nun).
Last updated: May 2026 · Home row
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Finger position
- Hand
- right
- Finger
- middle
- Row
- Home row
- Key code
- KeyK
On the Arabic 101 layout, the K key is struck by your right middle finger. It sits on the home row, so your finger rests on it when not typing.
The letter on this key: Nun (ن)
Nun — nūn
Identical to English "n" as in "now".
Open the full Nun guide →
Words you can type with the K key
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Frequently asked questions
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Arabic character does the K key produce?
Pressing K on the Arabic 101 keyboard produces ن (Nun, نُون). Right middle finger.
What does Shift + K produce?
Shift + K produces "،".
Which finger should I use for the K key?
Use your right middle finger. The key sits on the home row of the Arabic 101 keyboard layout. Touch typing with the correct finger is the difference between 20 WPM and 60+ WPM in Arabic.
Is Nun part of the standard 28-letter Arabic alphabet?
Yes — Nun (ن) is letter number 25 of the 28-letter Arabic alphabet. See the full Nun guide for its four positional forms, pronunciation, and example words.
Other keys on the home row
Or see the full Arabic 101 keyboard layout.