If you're new to learning Japanese, start with our introductory level. You'll learn the two writing systems, Hiragana and Katakana. You will learn proper Japanese pronunciation. You will learn how to read them as well as how to write each character. You'll also learn simple greetings and how to ask questions.
We've given you some pointers on how to tell hiragana from ま to も, it's time to put them to the test! See if you can match sounds to the characters AND remember the vocabulary.
Login Or Create An AccountThere's quite a few more hiragana you've recently learned. See if you can remember them with this quiz.
Login Or Create An AccountLearning Y hiragana is easier than the others we've learned so far because there are only three of them and the Y sound doesn't change. You can do this one easily!
Read LessonThese hiragana are easy to remember, but can you remember the vocabulary? Easy points! Add these drills now!
Login Or Create An AccountThis is the last big set of hiragana that we'll need to learn! The R hiragana don't change the consonant sound, but they do have characters that look like other characters. Learn the R hiragana and how to tell them apart here!
Read LessonYou're almost at the end! This is the last big set of hiragana, so don't stop now! Add this set to your drills and keep up with everything you've learned up to this point!
Login Or Create An AccountThe final hiragana characters we're learning don't really follow a pattern. Find out what make these last three hiragana special by reading about them here!
Read LessonCongrats! You've reached the last of the hiragana characters you'll have to know! You've worked hard to learn them, but the real challenge comes in remembering them! Add this drill to make sure your hard work stays with you!
Login Or Create An AccountThis is the final quiz to test the last of the hiragana you've learned. See if you can score high and then maybe you'll be ready for the final test!
Login Or Create An AccountWe look at special combinations of sounds: long vowels and sokuon, or little "tsu." Long vowels are simply longer and little "tsu" is a slight pause.
Read LessonDrill Set: Let's listen closely to determine long vowels and sokuon.
Login Or Create An AccountDon't get frustrated with writing sounds like "gya"! Smaller versions of や, ゆ, and よ combine with other hiragana to make some special sounds.
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