Hiragana

46 characters — the phonetic alphabet of Japanese

Hiragana is the most important first step. Master these 46 characters and you can sound out any Japanese word.

What you'll learn

• Recognize and read all 46 hiragana
• Learn each character's sound and memory tips
• Sound out Japanese text when you see it

JLPT N5 Japanese self-study — interactive practice, instant feedback, completely free.