Part 1

あ (A) and か (Ka) Rows

Part 2

さ (Sa) and た (Ta) Rows

Part 3

な (Na) and は (Ha) Rows

Part 4

ま (Ma) and や (Ya) Rows

Part 5

ら (Ra) Row and わ,を,ん

Part 6

20 Dakuon and 5 Handakuon

Part 7

Small っ and 19 Long Vowels

Part 8

36 Hiragana Combination

Belajar Alfabet Hiragana

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.

Alfabet dasar Hiragana

Untuk belajar alfabet Jepang Hiragana, mulailah dengan mempelajari 46 karakter dasar Hiragana dari baris pertama あ (a)、い (i)、う (u)、え (e)、お (o). Kemudian lanjutkan ke baris kedua か (ka), き (ki), く (ku), け (ke), こ (ko) hingga kamu menyelesaikan mempelajari semua karakter tersebut.

Alfabet lanjutan Hiragana

Langkah selanjutnya adalah mempelajari alfabet lanjutan, yang akan memperkenalkan aturan dan konsep lain dari alfabet Jepang. Ini seperti kotak pasir besar untuk kamu mulai membangun suara kompleks menggunakan yang sudah ada. Kamu bisa melihat sekilas untuk mendapatkan gambaran tentang apa saja mereka:

- Versi khusus karakter: menggunakan karakter dasar dengan tanda garis atau titik di sampingnya seperti ひ (hi) -> ぴ (pi), atau は (ha) -> ば (ba) menciptakan lebih banyak ruang untuk membentuk kata yang sulit dibentuk dengan alfabet dasar

- Karakter Khusus: “っ” (tsu kecil), vokal panjang ああ (a~), いえ (i~), atau おう (o~), yang menambah rasa dan kedalaman pada dunia pengucapan.

- “Karakter Kombinasi”: Jelajahi kombinasi seperti “にゃ” (nya), dan “きゃ” (kya), yang menambahkan suara dan dimensi baru ke dalam bahasa.

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.