Hiragana and katakana
Japanese kana charts with readings, pronunciation, stroke order, and example words.
Hiragana
Japanese words, particles, and verb endings.
46 basic charactersKatakana
Borrowed words, foreign names, and sound effects.
46 basic charactersStart with the basics
Each script has 46 basic characters. Read them by row and listen to their sounds before moving to diacritics and combinations.
Learn through examples
See how a character appears inside a word, hear it aloud, and follow the numbered strokes when you write.
Check what you remember
Try a short quiz after studying a category. Review the kana you missed, then return to the chart whenever you need it.