Read Japanese Hiragana

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90 minutes

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·Beginner

After 90 min: Read and write all 46 hiragana characters fluently

What you need

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The 90-Minute Plan

Understand Structure0–15 min

Learn that hiragana has 5 vowel sounds and 9 consonant+vowel combinations. Review the pattern.

Trace & Write15–35 min

Trace each hiragana character 5 times. Focus on stroke order. Write the vowels first: a, e, i, o, u.

Group by Sound35–55 min

Organize characters by row (a-row, ka-row, sa-row). Practice writing each group from memory.

Read Simple Words55–75 min

Read simple hiragana words and write their English meanings. Start with 2-3 character words.

Speed Drill75–90 min

Time yourself reading 46 characters in random order. Aim for 2 minutes for all characters.

Pro Tip

Focus on the first 5 vowels and the K-row before moving forward. These are your foundation.

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