Hiragana Alphabet Guide

Are you new to studying Hiragana?

Welcome to our hiragana guide!

Whether you're just starting out or looking to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect place for you. Our aim is to help you become comfortable recognizing all the hiragana alphabets in a fun and stress-free way. Best of all, it’s completely free and full of enjoyable activities!

If you’re eager for a deeper dive into your studies, we also offer a paid kit for those who want to explore further. (Coming soon)

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Japanese Writing System

Before jump into learning Hiragana letters, let's find out about

The Japanese writing system uses three types of alphabets: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.

We combine them when we write vocabulary words/sentences.
The following image is the way how we combine them👇

Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji?

Let's get a bit more information about the three types of alphabets.
So what are the differences between

In Hiragana, every letter has one sound. You can write the entire Japanese language in Hiragana. Therefore, Hiragana is the first step in learning Japanese writing.

Hiragana

Katakana

Kanji

About Katakana, each letter also has one sound, but is mainly used for foreign words. It is very uncommon to write sentences using only Katakana.

Kanji was imported from China. Students in Japan learn 2136 Kanji in the school system (12 years). Therefore, learning Kanji will be a long process.

Hiragana Chart

So, it’s clear now that mastering Hiragana is the most practical first step.

Yes, I am ready!

Take your first step today!
Are you ready to study the Hiragana alphabet?

Below are the Hiragana alphabets you'll be exploring.
If you're feeling a little overwhelmed, that's completely normal. No need to worry!
Once you master the first half, learners often find that the rest comes more easily.