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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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36 Hiragana Combination

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Hiragana Alphabet سکھنے

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.

بنیادی ہِرگانا الف ب

جاپانی الف ب ہِرگانا سیکھنے کے لیے، پہلے 46 بنیادی ہِرگانا حروف سیکھنے سے شروع کریں جو پہلی قطار میں ہیں あ (a)، い (i)، う (u)、 え (e)、 お (o)۔ پھر دوسری قطار میں か (ka)، き (ki)、 く(ku)、 け (ke)、 こ (ko) کو سیکھیں یہاں تک کہ آپ باقی سب سیکھ لیں۔

hiragana alphabet chart

اعلیٰ ہِرگانا الف ب

اگلی چیز جو آپ دیکھنے جا رہے ہیں وہ اعلیٰ الف ب ہے، جو آپ کو جاپانی الف ب کے دیگر اصولوں اور تصورات سے متعارف کرائے گا۔ یہ ایک بڑے ریت کے ڈبے کی طرح ہے جہاں آپ موجودہ حروف کی مدد سے پیچیدہ آوازیں بنانا شروع کر سکتے ہیں۔ آپ انہیں سمجھنے کے لیے ایک مختصر نظر ڈال سکتے ہیں:

- خصوصی حروف کے ورژن: بنیادی حروف کے ساتھ ایک ڈیش یا نقطہ لگا کر جیسے ひ (hi) -> ぴ (pi)، یا は (ha)->ば (ba) مزید الفاظ بنانے کی گنجائش پیدا کرتے ہیں جو بنیادی حروف سے مشکل ہیں۔

- خصوصی حروف: “っ” (چھوٹا تسو)، لمبے حروف جیسے ああ (a~)、いえ (i~)、 یا おう (o~) جو تلفظ کی دنیا میں ذائقہ اور گہرائی شامل کرتے ہیں۔

- “کمبو حروف”: جیسے “にゃ” (nya)، اور “きゃ” (kya) جو زبان میں نئی آوازیں اور جہات شامل کرتے ہیں۔

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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