The Japanese writing system is composed of 3 parts.The sound of a syllable is contained in each of the characters in the syllabary.These are the words you put together.You need to learn how to say the syllables.After you understand the pronunciation, you can begin to read and write.Good luck!!
Step 1: There is a chart for hiragana.
You need a chart to understand how the hiragana characters are organized.There are a lot of charts for free on the internet.If you're new to hiragana, look at 2 or 3 different ones until you find the one you like the best.There are links to a number of downloads at https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/hiragana-chart/.Some of these are standard charts, while others have specific purposes, such as showing stroke direction.You're learning to recognize what each character looks like as you learn how to pronounce the hiragana.This will help you with both reading and writing.You can spend a week on each of the columns.You should review what you've learned every 2 or 3 weeks to make sure you don't forget characters.
Step 2: Start with the sounds of the hiragana language.
The first column in any hiragana chart is the 5 characters that represent vowels.The hiragana chart has all the columns combined with vowels.The "ah" sound is similar to the English words "car" or "awful".Like the English word "eel," is pronounced like the ee.Like the English word "you," is an "oo" sound.The English words for "egg" and "exotic" are pronounced the same way.The "oh" sound is similar to the o in the English word "original".
Step 3: The vowels can be built with the k-column.
The k-column has no exceptions to the basic pattern, unlike some of the other columns.Like the ca sound in "can-can," is a combination of the k and a.The character looks a bit like a person doing the Can-Can dance.The sound is called the k sound.It looks like a key, and it sounds similar to the English word.It's a "koo" sound.Think of a bird or clock.The English word "keg" has a ke sound.Like the letters co in the English word code, makes a ko sound.
Step 4: The s-column contains the sounds.
You can move on to the sounds once you've mastered the k-column.They follow the same pattern as the characters in the k-column did.The s sounds like an sh when you combine it with the ee sound.The sa in the English word "saga" is made by.Similar to the English word "she," makes a shi sound.Similar to the English word "sue," makes a soo sound.The seh sound is similar to the se in the English word "sexy."The English word "so" is similar to the sound makes.
Step 5: Continue until you reach the t column.
Each of the 5 vowels is added to the t-column.There are 2 exceptions to the general pattern in this column.The basic pronunciations for this column are ta, chi, tsu, te and to.makes a sound.Think of someone saying "ta-ta for now"Similar to the chi in the English word "chin," makes a chi sound.The tsu sound is.This sound is not found in English.Add a t to the English word "sue" and say "tsue."Similar to the English word "ten," makes a teh sound.Similar to the English word "toe," makes a toh sound.
Step 6: The n-column should be moved.
You can take a break from the exceptions with the n-column.The characters in the n-column are the same as the ones you've already learned.Similar to the English word "naughty," makes a nah sound.The nee is similar to the needle in the English language.Similar to the English word "noodle," makes a noo sound.The neh sound is similar to the ne sound in the English language.The English word "no" is similar to the sound makes.
Step 7: In the h-column, pronounce the characters.
The characters in the h-column have the same basic pattern of a consonant combined with each of the 5 vowels.The hu character is usually pronounced as fu.Like the sound of someone laughing, makes a hah sound.Similar to the English word "he," makes a hee sound.makes a sound similar to the "food" sound in the English language.Similar to the hea in the English word "head," makes a heh sound.The hoh sound is similar to the ho in the English word "hope."
Step 8: Proceed to the m-column after that.
It's a good idea to practice what you've learned before you start learning the rest of the hiragana.The basic pattern doesn't apply to the m-column.The mah sound is similar to the ma in the English language.Similar to the English word "me," makes a mee sound.The way you say "a cow goes moo" is similar to what makes.Similar to the English word "mech," makes a meh sound.Similar to the English word "mole," makes a moh sound.
Step 9: The characters are in the y-column.
The y-column only has 3 characters.The 2 missing characters have been replaced with other characters that sound the same, and are considered obsolete.The pattern of the sound combined with the vowels is the same in this column.Similar to the English word "yacht," makes a yah sound.The first U in the English word "unique" is made by.Similar to the English word "yo!", makes a yoh sound.
Step 10: The pronunciation of the r-column can be learned.
The r-column gives Western speakers more difficulty than the other sounds in Japanese.The Japanese r sound is similar to the English r, l, and d sounds.If you want to learn how to pronounce it, you can go to www.tofugu.com/japanese.The way someone would cheer "Rah!" is similar to the way makes a rah sound.For their favorite team.This is not the English r, so these sounds will be different.Similar to the English word "reed," makes a ree sound.The ru in the English word "rude" is made by.Similar to the English word "red," makes a reh sound.The roh sound is similar to the ro in the English word "road."
Step 11: Wrap up the pronunciation with the w-column.
The w-column has 3 characters.You have two w-syllables, as well as the only character that consists of a single letter.Similar to the wa in the English word "wasp," makes a wah sound.The woh sound is similar to the English word "whoa."The w sound is almost silent, which is similar to "oh."Despite being included in the w-column, is simply the n sound.
Step 12: If you want to quickly recognize hiragana characters, you can try typing in Japanese.
Change the input to Japanese on your computer's keyboard.You can start typing in Japanese characters.The hiragana character will appear if you type the same letters as you would in English.You can find forums and social media groups that use hiragana.You can use the posts to practice reading and check your understanding.
Step 13: There are hiragana charts and practice sheets to download.
In hiragana, stroke direction and order is more important than it is in English and other languages that use the Roman alphabet.You can memorize the stroke order with stroke charts.There are practice sheets online for free, such as the ones atjapanese-lesson.com.The practice sheets will have rows of squares for practicing each character, with grid lines in each square to help you form the shape of the character correctly.You'll recognize the similarity if you learn to write English with paper that has double lines.When you want to practice, you can print several dozen practice sheets at a time.
Step 14: Write each character until they become automatic.
Write slowly and carefully, imitating the character exactly as it appears in the gridded lines of the square.You should do at least one line on your sheet.Try to look at the sample less and less until you can write the character without looking at it.If you want to be able to write hiragana correctly and automatically, you need more than a single practice.Set aside some time each day to practice.
Step 15: From practice sheets to blank paper is a transition.
If you feel like you know the hiragana script, try writing words or sentences on a blank sheet of paper.You will be able to combine the characters together to form words.You can search online for paragraphs that are written in hiragana.It is possible to get used to writing in hiragana by copying these.
Step 16: To form Japanese words, combine hiragana.
Konnichiwa and saynara are some of the Japanese words you already know.If you know the hiragana for each of the words, you can identify them.is ko, n, ni, chi, and wa.Konnichiwa!It's saynara.If you can break this word down into its syllables, then you have accomplished something.
Step 17: Simple stories can be written in hiragana.
Many children's stories are written in nothing but the forms of yakigana and katakana.Japanese children's stories can be downloaded for free online.Since Japanese children are familiar with these stories, reading them gives you insight into Japanese culture.You can download traditional Japanese stories, as well as Japanese translations of Western fables and folk tales.There are hundreds of Japanese children's picture books available for download for free at www.ehonnavi.net.There are websites that allow beginners to practice reading for free.
Step 18: A graduate to short stories with furigana.
The Japanese have 3 systems of characters.You don't know the last two.The characters are from the Chinese script.You can sound them out if you have hiragana over unfamiliar characters.There are articles about everyday life in Japan.It is written in full Japanese and can beggled on and off.There are a number of fairy tales and short stories available for Japanese language learners at Wasabi.You can download graded readers for Japanese language learners.These readers aren't free, but they will greatly improve your reading speed.
Step 19: You can watch shows with subtitles.
You can increase your literacy by watching Japanese TV shows and cartoons that have Japanese subtitles.You will hear people say the words when the subtitles are on the screen.You can find Japanese-language shows and movies in the foreign language section if you subscribe to a movie streaming service.In your settings, you can change your subtitle preferences.