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あ (A) and か (Ka) Rows

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さ (Sa) and た (Ta) Rows

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な (Na) and は (Ha) Rows

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ま (Ma) and や (Ya) Rows

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ら (Ra) Row and わ,を,ん

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20 Dakuon and 5 Handakuon

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Small っ and 19 Long Vowels

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Part 8

36 Hiragana Combination

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હિરાગાના આલ્ફાબેટ શીખો

Introduction to the Japanese Alphabet

The Japanese don’t have a traditional alphabet like English. Instead, it has four scripts, with three commonly used: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. The fourth, Romaji, is mostly for Japanese books aimed at foreigners or typing on keyboards.

Hiragana is the main script for native Japanese words and grammar. It's simple, rounded characters are beginner-friendly. Katakana is used for foreign words, with angular characters that you’ll often see in menus and ads. Kanji has characters borrowed from Chinese, each representing an idea or concept. It’s the most complex, with thousands of characters.

Together, these scripts form the core of Japanese writing. Each plays a unique, yet complementary role in expressing the language.

Hiragana: The Most Common Japanese Script

Hiragana is the primary and most common script in Japanese. It consists of 46 basic characters, each representing a single sound. These characters are simpler than Kanji, making them easier to learn. Hiragana is essential for beginners because it allows for basic communication and helps learners understand Japanese sentence structure. Each Hiragana character represents one syllable, covering all Japanese sounds. Children and beginners start with Hiragana to build a strong foundation.

How Hiragana is Used

Hiragana is used for native Japanese words, grammar particles, and verb endings. You'll often see it in books, signs, and children's materials, as well as in words without Kanji. It’s also used in combination with Kanji to complete sentences, making it a vital script for reading and writing in Japanese.

મુખ્ય હિરાગાના આલ્ફાબેટ

જાપાનીઝ આલ્ફાબેટ હિરાગાના શીખવા માટે, પહેલા 46 મૌલિક હિરાગાના અક્ષરોમાંથી શીખવાનું શરૂ કરો. પ્રથમ પંક્તિ: あ (a)、い (i)、う (u)、え (e)、お (o). અને પછી બીજી પંક્તિ か (ka), き (ki), く (ku), け (ke), こ (ko) સુધી તમે બાકીના બધા શીખી લો.

hiragana alphabet chart

અદ્યતન હિરાગાના આલ્ફાબેટ

પછી તમે આગળના આલ્ફાબેટ પર જશો, જે તમને જાપાનીઝ આલ્ફાબેટના અન્ય નિયમો અને ધારણાઓ સાથે પરિચય કરાવશે. આ તેવા એક મોટા ખેલપાટ જેવું છે જ્યાં તમે મૌલિક અક્ષરોના ઉપયોગથી જટિલ ધ્વનિઓ બનાવી શકો છો. તમે નીચેની વસ્તુઓ પર સંક્ષિપ્તમાં નજર નાખી શકો છો:

- વિશિષ્ટ વર્ઝનના અક્ષરો: ધોંધા અથવા બિંદુ સાથેના મૌલિક અક્ષરો જેમ કે ひ (hi) -> ぴ (pi), અથવા は (ha) -> ば (ba) જેવા શાબ્દિક રૂપો બનાવવામાં વધુ જગ્યા આપે છે.

- વિશિષ્ટ અક્ષરો: “っ” (નાનું ત્સુ), લંબાયેલા સ્વર આ ああ (a~), いえ (i~), અથવા おう (o~), જે ઉચ્ચારના જગતમાં સ્વાદ અને ઊંડાણ ઉમેરે છે.

- “કૉમ્બો અક્ષરો”: “にゃ” (nya), અને “きゃ” (kya) જેવા સંયોજનો શોધો, જે ભાષામાં નવા ધ્વનિઓ અને પરિમાણો ઉમેરે છે.

Hiragana chart for beginner
Hiragana full chart

How to Learn Hiragana: Writing, Reading, and Pronunciation

Learning Hiragana involves three essential steps:

  1. Start with simple test: begin with the あ (a), い (i), う (u), え (e), お (o) row to build your confidence, then move through each line systematically.
  2. Practice writing each character by following the correct stroke order. This helps you remember the shapes and form characters correctly.
  3. Practice reading by speaking words aloud to get familiar with the sounds. Hiragana pronunciation is straightforward. Each character has a fixed sound, making it easier to learn.

Mastering Hiragana is your first step in learning Japanese. With practice, you’ll be able to read, write, and speak basic Japanese quickly.

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