ひらがな
Hiragana
Learning Hiragana
Whether you're just starting to learn Japanese or you have been studying for a while, you'll quickly find that it is crucial to be able to quickly read the characters from the language's most-used script: Hiragana.
Especially if you're just beginning your Japanese journey, we recommend starting with our Reading and Writing in Japanese series to learn more about how Hiragana functions and how it differs from the English alphabet you're reading this in right now.
Once you have the basics down, see below for some resources that will help you to memorize Hiragana characters and practice their writing, sourced from Japanese learning site ちびむすドリル.
Hiragana Chart
Here you can find a chart showing the entire set of Hiragana characters, laid out according to the 五十音 (gojyuuon), fifty sounds order. Each column corresponds to the 子音 (shiin), consonant and each row to the 母音 (boin), vowel that make up each character's syllable. Learn more about this system in the second lesson of our Reading and Writing in Japanese series.
Hiragana Tracing Worksheets
Download our Hiragana tracing worksheets to practice writing each character with the correct stroke order. Known as なぞり書き (nazorigaki), tracing, these worksheets are sourced from a Japanese elementary school.
Hiragana Practice Worksheets
Practice Hiragana writing in context with real Japanese words using our practice worksheets, also from a Japanese elementary school. You’ll be able to perfect your writing while expanding your vocabulary.
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