{"id":1892,"date":"2024-05-31T09:40:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T09:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/?p=1892"},"modified":"2024-11-28T04:05:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T04:05:37","slug":"write-in-japanese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write Japanese: Introduction to Japanese Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Learning how to write Japanese can be both exciting and challenging for beginners. The Japanese writing system is unique, consisting of three different scripts: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Each script has its own set of characters and uses, making it essential to understand and master all three to become proficient in Japanese. In this guide, we&#8217;ll introduce you to the Japanese writing system and provide detailed steps on how to write each script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#about\">About Japanese Script<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#learn\">Learn How to Write All Japanese Scripts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#conclude\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#1\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/write\/game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-write-in-japanese.gif\" alt=\"how to write in japanese\" class=\"wp-image-3028\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/write\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learn how to write Japanese<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;color:#f2f2f2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Write and Read All Hiragana | 30 minutes | Learn Japanese\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z4qh8BVrb3w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>How to read and write Hiragana Alphabet<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\" style=\"font-size:24px\">About Japanese Script<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:19px\">Hiragana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiragana is one of the foundational scripts in the Japanese writing system. It consists of 46 basic characters, each representing a syllable. Hiragana is primarily used for native Japanese words, grammatical functions, and verb conjugations. It&#8217;s often the first script that Japanese children and beginners learn.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"952\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hiragana-chart-pdf.webp\" alt=\"Hiragana chart pdf\" class=\"wp-image-2284\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Hiragana writing system<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Katakana <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Katakana chart is another essential syllabary in Japanese, also comprising 46 basic characters. The Katakana system is used mainly for foreign loanwords, names, technical terms, and for emphasis. Its characters are more angular and sharp compared to the more curved Hiragana.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hiragana-and-katakana.jpg\" alt=\"Hiragana vs Katakana\" class=\"wp-image-3177\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Hiragana vs Katakana<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/write\/hiragana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MochiKana&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> writing practice feature helps users master Hiragana and Katakana by guiding them through each stroke in the correct order. The interactive exercises offer real-time feedback, ensuring accuracy and reinforcing proper writing habits. This hands-on approach makes it easier to memorize and write Japanese characters correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learn Hiragana &amp; Katakana<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Kanji<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanji are logographic characters borrowed from Chinese. Each Kanji represents a word or concept and can have multiple readings and meanings. There are thousands of Kanji characters, but learning the most common ones will help you read and write effectively in Japanese. Kanji are used for nouns, verbs, adjectives, and names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Learn How to Write All Japanese Scripts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Starting with Each Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When learning to write Japanese, it&#8217;s crucial to understand the basic structure of each script. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide for the five vowel sounds: a, i, u, e, o.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hiragana-first-5-vowels.jpg\" alt=\"hiragana first 5 characters\" class=\"wp-image-3178\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>hiragana&#8217;s first 5 vowels: a i u e o<br><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiragana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. \u3042 (a): Start with a horizontal line from left to right, followed by a vertical line from top to bottom intersecting the horizontal line, and finish with a small curve to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-write-hiragana-a.jpg\" alt=\"how to write hiragana a\" class=\"wp-image-3179\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>how to write hiragana a<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>2. \u3044 (i): Write a short diagonal line from the top left to the bottom right, then a longer vertical line with a slight curve to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-write-hiragana-i.jpg\" alt=\"how to write hiragana i\" class=\"wp-image-3180\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>how to write hiragana i<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>3. \u3046 (u): Begin with a small horizontal line, followed by a larger vertical curve and a small hook at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-write-hiragana-u.jpg\" alt=\"how to write hiragana u\" class=\"wp-image-3181\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>how to write hiragana u<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. \u3048 (e): Start with a horizontal line, then a vertical line intersecting it, and finish with a small curve to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-write-hiragana-e.jpg\" alt=\"how to write hiragana e\" class=\"wp-image-3182\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>how to write hiragana e<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>5. \u304a (o): Write a vertical line, followed by a horizontal line intersecting it, and finish with a small hook at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-write-hiragana-o-1.jpg\" alt=\"how to write hiragana o\" class=\"wp-image-3186\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>how to write hiragana o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Katakana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u30a2 (a): Start with a horizontal line, then a vertical line intersecting it, and finish with a short diagonal stroke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30a4 (i): Write a short diagonal line from top left to bottom right, then a longer vertical line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30a6 (u): Begin with a short diagonal line, followed by a horizontal line intersecting it, and finish with a vertical stroke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30a8 (e): Start with a horizontal line, then a vertical line intersecting it, and finish with a short horizontal stroke to the right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30aa (o): Write a horizontal line, then a vertical line intersecting it, and finish with a diagonal stroke at the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kanji<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u5c71 (yama, mountain): Write a vertical line, then two shorter vertical lines on either side, and connect them with three horizontal lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u65e5 (hi, day\/sun): Start with a horizontal line, followed by two vertical lines intersecting it, and finish with two more horizontal lines inside the vertical ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6728 (ki, tree): Write a horizontal line, followed by a longer vertical line intersecting it, and finish with two diagonal lines extending from the vertical line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u5ddd (kawa, river): Start with three vertical lines, the middle one being the longest, and connect them with short horizontal lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u7530 (ta, field): Write a vertical line, followed by a horizontal line intersecting it, and finish with two shorter horizontal lines inside the vertical one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/write\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Practice writing Kanji<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Mind the Shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay close attention to the shape of each character. Japanese characters have specific proportions and forms that need to be maintained for them to be recognized correctly. Practice writing each character slowly and carefully, focusing on getting the shapes right before speeding up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Stroke Orders are Important<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroke order is a critical aspect of writing Japanese. Each character has a specific sequence in which the strokes should be written. Following the correct stroke order ensures that your writing is legible and aligns with traditional Japanese calligraphy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/write\/hiragana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hiragana-practice.webp\" alt=\"hiragana writing with stroke order \" class=\"wp-image-1748\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>hiragana writing with stroke order<\/em>s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/write\/katakana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Katakana-sheet2.jpg\" alt=\"Katakana sheet with stroke orders\" class=\"wp-image-1606\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Katakana writing with stroke orders<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic Stroke Order Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top to Bottom \u2193: <\/strong>Write strokes from top to bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Left to Right \u2192:<\/strong> Write strokes from left to right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Horizontal before Vertical: <\/strong>In characters with both horizontal and vertical strokes, write the horizontal strokes first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outside before Inside:<\/strong> Write the outer strokes before the inner strokes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Close the Enclosure Last: <\/strong>For characters with an enclosing stroke, write the enclosing stroke last.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Tips to Learn and Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Good Textbook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Kananyumon&#8221; is an excellent textbook for beginners. It provides clear explanations of each character, examples, and practice exercises. Using a structured textbook helps you systematically learn and practice the scripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mnemonics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mnemonics are a great way to remember the shapes and sounds of characters. Create visual or story-based associations for each character to make them more memorable. For example, you might remember \u304f (ku) in Hiragana by imagining it as a &#8220;ku&#8221; sound a bird makes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spaced Repetition System (SRS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaced repetition is a powerful technique for memorization. Use an SRS app to practice writing characters regularly. The app will show you characters at increasing intervals, helping to reinforce your memory over time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/write\/hiragana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/forgetting-curve-2.webp\" alt=\"SRS forgetting curve \" class=\"wp-image-1732\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>SRS forgetting curve<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/write\/game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/learn-hiragana-chart-with-mochikana.webp\" alt=\"how to write in japanese\" class=\"wp-image-2878\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;MochiKana&#8221; is a fantastic app designed specifically for learning Hiragana and Katakana. It combines mnemonics and SRS to help you learn the characters quickly and efficiently. The app also includes quizzes and games to make the learning process fun and engaging.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Try MochiKana for free<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Writing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular practice is key to mastering Japanese writing. Dedicate a few minutes each day to practice writing characters. Use grid paper to help maintain proper proportions and spacing. Writing by hand helps reinforce muscle memory and improves your ability to recall characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flashcards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Create physical or digital flashcards to test your knowledge. Review them daily to reinforce your memory. Flashcards are an excellent tool for quick and effective revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read Japanese Texts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Start reading simple Japanese texts, such as children&#8217;s books or language learning materials. This will help you see Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji in context and improve your reading skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conlude\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, learning how to write Japanese involves mastering Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Understanding the purpose and structure of each script, following correct stroke orders, and practicing regularly are essential steps in becoming proficient. Use resources like &#8220;Kananyumon,&#8221; mnemonics, SRS, and apps like &#8220;MochiKana&#8221; to make the learning process effective and enjoyable. Happy writing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\" style=\"font-size:24px\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">What is the correct way to write in Japanese?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese text is written using a combination of three writing systems: Kanji (characters borrowed from Chinese), Hiragana (syllabary used for native Japanese words), and Katakana (syllabary used for foreign words and names). Typically, Kanji is used for nouns, verbs, and adjectives, while Hiragana is useful for grammatical elements and native Japanese words, and Katakana is used for loanwords and foreign names. Japanese text is often written vertically from top to bottom, but horizontal writing from left to right is also common, especially in modern contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">How do I write my name in Japan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To write your name in Japanese, you would typically use Katakana, which is used for foreign names. You would need to transliterate your name into Japanese phonetics. For example, if your name is &#8220;John,&#8221; it would be written as \u30b8\u30e7\u30f3 (Jon) in Katakana. The exact Katakana representation may vary depending on the pronunciation of your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">What are the ABC&#8217;s in Japanese?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese does not use the Latin alphabet (ABC) in its standard writing system. Instead, Japanese uses three scripts: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. However, in Japanese education and language learning, the Latin alphabet is sometimes used for teaching purposes or to represent foreign words. The Japanese alphabet equivalents to ABC are called &#8220;Romanji&#8221; (Roman letters used to transcribe Japanese sounds) and are used primarily for learning and pronunciation purposes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning how to write Japanese can be both exciting and challenging for beginners. The Japanese writing system is unique, consisting&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1899,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to write in Japanese - Learning Japanese scripts from zero<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learning how to write Japanese can be both exciting and challenging for beginners. The Japanese writing system learning.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to write in Japanese - learning Japanese scripts\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learning how to write Japanese can be both exciting and challenging for beginners. The Japanese writing system learning.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"MochiMochi - Support\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-05-31T09:40:13+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-11-28T04:05:37+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"628\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"mochidemy_support\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"mochidemy_support\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"mochidemy_support\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/person\/0b0b18595da8afdb00bd9964d4117abd\"},\"headline\":\"How to Write Japanese: Introduction to Japanese Writing\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-31T09:40:13+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-11-28T04:05:37+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/\"},\"wordCount\":1451,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Learn Japanese\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/\",\"name\":\"How to write in Japanese - Learning Japanese scripts from zero\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-31T09:40:13+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-11-28T04:05:37+00:00\",\"description\":\"Learning how to write Japanese can be both exciting and challenging for beginners. The Japanese writing system learning.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":628,\"caption\":\"learn how to write in Japanese\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Write Japanese: Introduction to Japanese Writing\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/\",\"name\":\"MochiMochi - Support\",\"description\":\"MochiMochi Help Center\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#organization\",\"name\":\"MochiMochi - Support\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cropped-MochiMochi-Youtube-Cover.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cropped-MochiMochi-Youtube-Cover.jpeg\",\"width\":2047,\"height\":249,\"caption\":\"MochiMochi - Support\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/person\/0b0b18595da8afdb00bd9964d4117abd\",\"name\":\"mochidemy_support\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/446b31d88e6643c933fa3e74ac0b016a4d205fd40d3f2accaaf569c32eccecec?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/446b31d88e6643c933fa3e74ac0b016a4d205fd40d3f2accaaf569c32eccecec?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"mochidemy_support\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/author\/mochidemy_support\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to write in Japanese - Learning Japanese scripts from zero","description":"Learning how to write Japanese can be both exciting and challenging for beginners. The Japanese writing system learning.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to write in Japanese - learning Japanese scripts","og_description":"Learning how to write Japanese can be both exciting and challenging for beginners. The Japanese writing system learning.","og_url":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/","og_site_name":"MochiMochi - Support","article_published_time":"2024-05-31T09:40:13+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-11-28T04:05:37+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":628,"url":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"mochidemy_support","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"mochidemy_support","Est. reading time":"10 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/"},"author":{"name":"mochidemy_support","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/person\/0b0b18595da8afdb00bd9964d4117abd"},"headline":"How to Write Japanese: Introduction to Japanese Writing","datePublished":"2024-05-31T09:40:13+00:00","dateModified":"2024-11-28T04:05:37+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/"},"wordCount":1451,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg","articleSection":["Learn Japanese"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/","url":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/","name":"How to write in Japanese - Learning Japanese scripts from zero","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg","datePublished":"2024-05-31T09:40:13+00:00","dateModified":"2024-11-28T04:05:37+00:00","description":"Learning how to write Japanese can be both exciting and challenging for beginners. The Japanese writing system learning.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/write-in-Japanese.jpg","width":1200,"height":628,"caption":"learn how to write in Japanese"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/write-in-japanese\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Write Japanese: Introduction to Japanese Writing"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#website","url":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/","name":"MochiMochi - Support","description":"MochiMochi Help Center","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#organization","name":"MochiMochi - Support","url":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cropped-MochiMochi-Youtube-Cover.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cropped-MochiMochi-Youtube-Cover.jpeg","width":2047,"height":249,"caption":"MochiMochi - Support"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/person\/0b0b18595da8afdb00bd9964d4117abd","name":"mochidemy_support","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/446b31d88e6643c933fa3e74ac0b016a4d205fd40d3f2accaaf569c32eccecec?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/446b31d88e6643c933fa3e74ac0b016a4d205fd40d3f2accaaf569c32eccecec?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"mochidemy_support"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/"],"url":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/author\/mochidemy_support\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1892"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3432,"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1892\/revisions\/3432"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}