Learn Japanese Alphabets
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Learn Hiragana
Hiragana is the most basic Japanese alphabet. One you memorize all hiragana, you’ll able to transcribe all of Japanese sounds.
Learn Katakana
After Hiragana, Katakana is the next importance step to understand foreign words, loanwords, and onomatopoeic expressions
3 steps to learn the Japanese language at home
“How should beginners learn Japanese?” is a frequently asked question among learners who are new to studying the language. As a beginner, you may feel overwhelmed by the abundance of information available. It's easy to get lost and find yourself questioning, "Which study technique is right for me?". But don't worry! This confusion is completely normal. Language learning is a challenging and lengthy process, and it's not uncommon to feel lost and unsure of where to begin in the early stages
To help you reach fluency in Japanese, here are 3 steps you can follow:

- Start by familiarizing yourself with the Hiragana characters. Learn their shapes, sounds, and stroke order
- Practice writing each character repeatedly to reinforce your memory
- Utilize mnemonic techniques to aid memorization. Create associations between the Hiragana characters and familiar sounds. For example, "こ" can be associated with "ko" in the word "koala"

- Start by familiarizing yourself with the Hiragana characters. Learn their shapes, sounds, and stroke order
- Practice writing each character repeatedly to reinforce your memory
- Utilize mnemonic techniques to aid memorization. Create associations between the Hiragana characters and familiar sounds. For example, "こ" can be associated with "ko" in the word "koala"
- a ton of loanwords that come from other languages
- onomatopoeia - words that imitate the sound of something, such as "ピカピカ"(pikapika), which means "sparkling"
Like Hiragana, to learn Katakana effectively, it is recommended to practice writing each character repeatedly and utilize mnemonic techniques to memorize how each character is pronounced. Consistent practice leads to proficiency in Katakana.

- a ton of loanwords that come from other languages
- onomatopoeia - words that imitate the sound of something, such as "ピカピカ"(pikapika), which means "sparkling"
Like Hiragana, to learn Katakana effectively, it is recommended to practice writing each character repeatedly and utilize mnemonic techniques to memorize how each character is pronounced. Consistent practice leads to proficiency in Katakana.
Kanji is usually the third writing system that people learn, after Hiragana and Katakana. It consists of Chinese characters adopted into the Japanese language.
Being able to read and write Kanji properly will expand your Japanese vocabulary and unlock gateways to a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.
To gain a deeper understanding of Kanji and effective techniques for Kanji acquisition, refer to the tips provided in step 2.
- Unit 1: 46 basic characters
- Unit 2: Dakuon & Handakuon characters
- Unit 3: Small っ & long vowels
- Unit 4: Hiragana/Katakana combination
- Character lessons: Learn how to write and pronounce Japanese characters.
- Practice lessons: These lessons consist of words that are created by combining Hiragana/Katakana characters, which helps you remember lessons better.
- Practice Test at the end of the unit: Challenge yourself on MochiKana’s tests to evaluate your memory ability.
Start your journey to learn Japanese Alphabets with MochiKana now!

As mentioned above, Kanji is one of the three main scripts used in Japanese, alongside Hiragana and Katakana.
Learning Kanji is undoubtedly the most difficult challenge for Japanese language learners. But the deeper you dive into Japanese, the more you understand why Kanji is so important!
- にわにはにわとりがいる: There is a bird in the yard
- 庭には鶏がいる: There is a bird in the yard
Both sentences mean exactly the same thing and are read exactly the same (ni wani wa niwatori ga iru). The only difference is that one is written in Kanji, and one is written in Hiragana only.
- Onyomi ( 音 読 み): Readings derived from Chinese pronunciations. A two-Kanji (or more) compound usually takes the on'yomi readings.
- Kunyomi ( 訓 読 み ): The original, indigenous Japanese readings. These include the majority of the beginner words you learn from textbooks and in class, including nouns.
For beginners seeking the best study method, here's a technique to start learning Japanese effectively: the Spaced Repetition method.

If you're searching for an app to try out this method (SRS), we highly recommend using the MochiMochi - Learn Kanji application. It offers several lessons for kanji and vocabulary, providing a comprehensive system to guide your learning effectively.

Practice continually is key to reinforce and enhance your fluency in learning the language. After learning the alphabet and basic Kanji, the next steps depend on your goals.
1. Certification goal: Take time to review basic Kanji, grammar, vocabulary, practice Japanese writing, reading, and listening tests at all levels to enhance your level.
2. Communication goal: You need to focus on practicing listening and speaking Japanese for beginners by watching movies and videos, and listening to Japanese conversations, and podcasts,...
Regardless of your learning goals, vocabulary remains a crucial key. Let MochiMochi - Learn Kanji accompany you on your journey to master the Japanese language.

To install a Japanese keyboard, the process may vary depending on the device you are using.
Here are some general instructions:
- Go to Settings > General > Keyboard
- Tap Keyboards, then tap “Add a keyboard”
- Select Japanese (日本語) from the list
- Toggle on "Kana," "Romaji," or both, depending on your preferred input method for typing in Japanese
- Open Settings
- Go to Language and Input
- Tap on On-screen keyboard
- Select Samsung keyboard
- Choose Languages and types
- Tap on Manage input language and find 日本語 (Japanese)
- Mac OS
- Go to Language & Region
- Click on the plus + symbol underneath the Preferred languages list
- Select 日本語 (Japanese)
- Open Settings
- Click on Add a preferred language
- Search for Japanese, select 日本語 (Japanese)
- Choose install
Before you start, turn on your Japanese keyboard.
- Typing small tsu: The small kana "tsu (っ)" is a Hiragana or Katakana "tsu (っ)" character reduced in size. You don't need to type ltu, xtsu, or any of those other combinations to get the little tsu. Let's use a double consonant to write the Japanese word in romaji. Your Japanese keyboard will know what to do and generate a っ in the proper place.







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