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Learn the Japanese katakana alphabet quickly and confidently with this simple, effective workbook for beginners!
Katakana is one of the three essential Japanese writing systems and is used every day in Japan for foreign words, names, brand titles, technical terms and modern expressions. Mastering katakana is a crucial step for reading real-world Japanese, from menus and packaging to signage, travel information, manga and contemporary media.
This engaging workbook offers a clear, structured introduction to all 46 katakana characters, helping beginners build strong reading and writing skills through guided practice and repetition.
Each character is presented in multiple forms: printed, handwritten, and brush-style, so learners can recognize katakana as it appears in real Japanese contexts. Step-by-step stroke order guidance, tracing exercises and writing practice build accuracy and confidence from the very beginning.
Fun illustrations and memorable examples help connect sound, meaning, and visual form, making the characters easier to remember and apply in everyday reading.
Key Features:
Katakana is one of the three essential Japanese writing systems and is used every day in Japan for foreign words, names, brand titles, technical terms and modern expressions. Mastering katakana is a crucial step for reading real-world Japanese, from menus and packaging to signage, travel information, manga and contemporary media.
This engaging workbook offers a clear, structured introduction to all 46 katakana characters, helping beginners build strong reading and writing skills through guided practice and repetition.
Each character is presented in multiple forms: printed, handwritten, and brush-style, so learners can recognize katakana as it appears in real Japanese contexts. Step-by-step stroke order guidance, tracing exercises and writing practice build accuracy and confidence from the very beginning.
Fun illustrations and memorable examples help connect sound, meaning, and visual form, making the characters easier to remember and apply in everyday reading.
Key Features:
- All 46 basic katakana characters with clear pronunciation guidance
- Step-by-step stroke order diagrams for correct writing practice
- Tracing and writing exercises for hands-on learning and memory retention
- Printed, handwritten, and brush-style character examples for real-world recognition
- Illustrations and usage examples to support visual learning
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: 9784805320877
Format: Paperback
"Writing Japanese Katakana: 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, and then, you should study katakana next. Not only will it help you to be able to read signs, menus, etc in Japan, but knowing and using katakana will help you to pronounce foreign words and onomatopoeia in the way that Japanese people understand them." —Tokyo Five blog
"One of the keys to learning Japanese is stroke order and drilling until each stroke is second nature. Jim Gleeson put together a wonderful workbook that lets you do just that." —Japan Powered blog
"Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive writing space allows for maximum practice to facilitate memorization and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way." —Just One Cookbook blog
"One of the keys to learning Japanese is stroke order and drilling until each stroke is second nature. Jim Gleeson put together a wonderful workbook that lets you do just that." —Japan Powered blog
"Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive writing space allows for maximum practice to facilitate memorization and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way." —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.