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Learn the Japanese hiragana alphabet quickly and confidently with this simple, effective workbook for beginners!
Hiragana is the foundation of written Japanese and the first writing system every learner must master. It is essential for reading and writing everyday Japanese, forming grammar patterns, and understanding basic communication in books, media, signage and daily life.
This practical workbook introduces all 46 hiragana characters in a clear, structured format designed to support fast, effective learning through repetition and hands-on writing practice.
Large trace-and-write exercises guide learners step by step through correct stroke order, helping develop proper handwriting technique while reinforcing memory and recognition. Printed, handwritten and brush-style forms are included so learners can recognize hiragana as it appears in real-world Japanese.
Engaging illustrations and simple examples support visual memory and help learners connect sound, shape, and meaning for long-term retention.
Key Features:
Hiragana is the foundation of written Japanese and the first writing system every learner must master. It is essential for reading and writing everyday Japanese, forming grammar patterns, and understanding basic communication in books, media, signage and daily life.
This practical workbook introduces all 46 hiragana characters in a clear, structured format designed to support fast, effective learning through repetition and hands-on writing practice.
Large trace-and-write exercises guide learners step by step through correct stroke order, helping develop proper handwriting technique while reinforcing memory and recognition. Printed, handwritten and brush-style forms are included so learners can recognize hiragana as it appears in real-world Japanese.
Engaging illustrations and simple examples support visual memory and help learners connect sound, shape, and meaning for long-term retention.
Key Features:
- All 46 basic hiragana characters with pronunciation guidance
- Clear stroke order diagrams for accurate writing development
- Large tracing and writing practice pages for beginners
- Printed, handwritten, and brush-style character examples
- Illustrations and examples to reinforce memory and recognition
Price: $11.99
Pages: 80
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date:
02 March 2027
Trim Size: 11.00 X 8.50 in
ISBN: 9784805320884
Format: Paperback
"Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook is a good book for those who wish to learn Japanese. When studying Japanese, you should start by learning to read and write hiragana. Not only will it help you to be able to read signs, menus, etc in Japan… but knowing and using hiragana (as well as katakana and kanji) helps you to pronounce Japanese properly." —Tokyo Five blog
"This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively." —Just One Cookbook blog
"This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively." —Just One Cookbook blog
Jim Gleeson, a native of Sydney , Australia, holds an honors degree in the History of Science from the University of New South Wales. He has written for various Australian newspapers as well as many major corporations both in Japan and Australia.