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Japanese: Hiragana Characters
Basic hiragana flashcards with all 46 gojuon characters, romaji readings, audio, and example words.
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About this deck
This Japanese hiragana flashcard deck covers the 46 basic gojuon characters with Latin-letter romaji readings. It is for learners who are starting Japanese and need clean kana recall before moving into vocabulary.
Each card includes a simple example word and English meaning. In the app, the audio button reads the kana side so you can connect the written character with its sound instead of only memorizing romaji.
46cards
Japanese beginner, kana basicslevel
beginner Japanese learners and self-study studentsaudience
What you will learn
- All 46 basic hiragana characters.
- Latin-letter romaji readings for each character.
- Simple example words that use each kana.
- Fast visual recognition before vocabulary study.
- A clean foundation for later kana, particles, and beginner Japanese words.
How to study this deck
- Read the character first, listen to the kana audio when available, then say the romaji aloud.
- Use the example word after you answer so the kana becomes part of a real Japanese word.
- Study rows together at the start, then shuffle to avoid memorizing only the chart order.
- Add dakuten, handakuten, yoon, and katakana only after the basic set feels automatic.
Recommended study setup
- Start with about 12 cards per session; the full deck is roughly 4 first-pass packs.
- Card direction: Japanese front to romaji back. Reverse the direction after recognition becomes easy.
- Audio practice is available for the Japanese front when your browser provides the matching voice.
- Use quiz mode after one recall pass; study notes appear only after you answer.
Scope
This deck includes the basic hiragana gojuon, romaji readings, app audio for the kana side, and one example word per card. It does not include dakuten, handakuten, small kana combinations, katakana, kanji, or a full vocabulary course.
Review notes
Hiragana readings, example words, and audio direction reviewed on 2026-07-10.
All 46 cards in this deck
| Front | Back | Study note |
|---|---|---|
| あ | a | Example: あめ (ame) = rain or candy. |
| い | i | Example: いぬ (inu) = dog. |
| う | u | Example: うみ (umi) = sea. |
| え | e | Example: えき (eki) = train station. |
| お | o | Example: おちゃ (ocha) = tea. |
| か | ka | Example: かさ (kasa) = umbrella. |
| き | ki | Example: き (ki) = tree. |
| く | ku | Example: くつ (kutsu) = shoes. |
| け | ke | Example: けむり (kemuri) = smoke. |
| こ | ko | Example: こども (kodomo) = child. |
| さ | sa | Example: さかな (sakana) = fish. |
| し | shi | Example: しお (shio) = salt. |
| す | su | Example: すし (sushi) = sushi. |
| せ | se | Example: せんせい (sensei) = teacher. |
| そ | so | Example: そら (sora) = sky. |
| た | ta | Example: たまご (tamago) = egg. |
| ち | chi | Example: ちず (chizu) = map. |
| つ | tsu | Example: つき (tsuki) = moon. |
| て | te | Example: て (te) = hand. |
| と | to | Example: ともだち (tomodachi) = friend. |
| な | na | Example: なまえ (namae) = name. |
| に | ni | Example: にほん (nihon) = Japan. |
| ぬ | nu | Example: ぬの (nuno) = cloth. |
| ね | ne | Example: ねこ (neko) = cat. |
| の | no | Example: のり (nori) = seaweed. |
| は | ha | Example: はな (hana) = flower; as a topic particle, は is pronounced wa. |
| ひ | hi | Example: ひ (hi) = fire or day. |
| ふ | fu | Example: ふね (fune) = boat. |
| へ | he | Example: へや (heya) = room; as a direction particle, へ is often pronounced e. |
| ほ | ho | Example: ほん (hon) = book. |
| ま | ma | Example: まち (machi) = town. |
| み | mi | Example: みず (mizu) = water. |
| む | mu | Example: むし (mushi) = insect. |
| め | me | Example: め (me) = eye. |
| も | mo | Example: もり (mori) = forest. |
| や | ya | Example: やま (yama) = mountain. |
| ゆ | yu | Example: ゆき (yuki) = snow. |
| よ | yo | Example: よる (yoru) = night. |
| ら | ra | Example: らいねん (rainen) = next year. |
| り | ri | Example: りんご (ringo) = apple. |
| る | ru | Example: るす (rusu) = absence from home. |
| れ | re | Example: れきし (rekishi) = history. |
| ろ | ro | Example: ろく (roku) = six. |
| わ | wa | Example: わたし (watashi) = I or me. |
| を | wo | Example: ほんをよむ (hon o yomu) = read a book; を marks the direct object and is usually pronounced o. |
| ん | n | Example: ほん (hon) = book; ん closes a syllable with an n-like sound. |
Frequently asked questions
Does this include all basic hiragana?
Yes. It covers the 46 basic gojuon hiragana characters with romaji readings and example words.
Should I learn hiragana before katakana?
Most beginners learn hiragana first because it appears constantly in Japanese grammar and beginner vocabulary.
Can I listen to the hiragana sounds?
Yes. The MazoCards study view can read the kana side aloud when your browser has a Japanese voice available.
Is the Japanese: Hiragana Characters flashcard deck free?
Yes. You can study it free in your browser on MazoCards. Create a free account to save progress, track streaks, and sync across devices.
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