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

Matuto ng Alpabetong 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.

Pangunahing alpabetong Hiragana

Upang matutunan ang alpabetong Hapones na Hiragana, magsimula sa pag-aaral ng 46 na pangunahing karakter ng Hiragana mula sa unang hanay あ (a), い (i), う (u), え (e), お (o). Pagkatapos, ang pangalawang hanay か (ka), き (ki), く (ku), け (ke), こ (ko) hanggang matapos mong matutunan ang iba pa.

Advanced na alpabetong Hiragana

Ang susunod na hakbang ay ang pagsusuri sa mas advanced na alpabeto, na magpapakilala sa iyo sa iba pang mga patakaran at konsepto ng alpabetong Hapones. Para itong isang malaking sandbox para sa iyo na magsimulang bumuo ng mga komplikadong tunog gamit ang mga umiiral na. Maaari mong silipin upang magkaroon ng ideya kung ano ang mga ito:

- Mga espesyal na bersyon ng mga karakter: gamit ang isang pangunahing karakter na may guhit o tuldok sa tabi nito tulad ng ひ (hi) -> ぴ (pi), o は (ha) -> ば (ba) ay lumilikha ng mas maraming puwang para makabuo ng mga salitang mahirap mabuo gamit ang mga pangunahing alpabeto.

- Mga Espesyal na Karakter: 'っ' (maliit na tsu), pinahabang patinig ああ (a~), いえ (i~), o おう (o~), na nagdadagdag ng lasa at lalim sa mundo ng mga pagbigkas.

- 'Combo Characters': Tuklasin ang mga kumbinasyon tulad ng 'にゃ' (nya), at 'きゃ' (kya), na nagdaragdag ng mga bagong tunog at dimensyon sa wika.

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.