In order to learn Japanese, you need to learn hiragana, katakana, and kanji. A Katakana is a borrowed word or phrase from another language, while a Hiragana is a sound. In Japan, Kanji conveys meaning instead of a single syllable because each character represents different meanings depending on the context.
I would recommend you learn 5 characters per day. It takes a week to complete. It took very little time. As these Kana are adopted from Chinese characters, Hiragana and Katakana are the easiest to learn. In my experience, learning them all took me less than a month.
Hiragana is the first letter of the Japanese alphabet. The shapes of this system correspond to the sounds they represent. Haragana represents Japanese spelling and pronunciation. A base alphabet consists of 46 letters plus a few modifiers that change the sound.
How can you learn the hiragana best and avoid the pitfalls? My tips will help you avoid wasting time by looking further into this.
What is the fastest way to memorize hiragana?
You must know the three types of Japanese characters: hiragana, katakana, and kanji if you want to learn Japanese. A Hiragana is a sound, a Katakana is a word borrowed from another language or an abbreviation. Because each character represents different meanings depending on context, kanji conveys meaning with one letter instead of one syllable. Hiragana is the basic Characters You need to learn first. Here are the method you I recommend to learn and practice Hiragana :
1.Comparison of Picture‐matching
2.Blank note and Repeat
3.Play more Game
4. Remember from Anime or Idol name character
5.Practicing writing from romaji
6.Write a Hiragana from a song.
7.Applications to learn Japanese
it might make us forget. Moreover, the screening was only by hand writing. When memorized, we may have to memorize in order, such as A I U E O, we have to sit and recite it in our heads. It may be difficult. Today, I have a good trick for you.
1.Comparison of Picture‐matching
Video and audio are always the most memorable for me. I think it’s because my memory is so short that these two mediums work best, specifically this video format where you can watch over again easily.
The video is from Japanese pod101 , This is high quality but it’s Free!!
But the problem is that it’s ok to remember, but sometimes I think about it for a long time. But when I can write it out, my hands shake and all of these thoughts come flowing through me as if they’re released from some imaginary prison in my mind. Go to next step
2.Blank note and Repeat
Put your pen to paper and start at the top of a blank page. Write for as long or short an amount of time, then when you’re done go back up one line and write again; repeat until you reach the bottom. If it feels like there’s nothing left inside, take some deep breaths before going on with
This is what we call “writing in circles.” It can be hard sometimes but don’t give up because eventually something will come out.
3.Play more Game
There are many sites with a quiz game, but I tried this one and it was pretty fun. You can match the needs to different careers in order for them to rank accordingly.
4. Remember from Anime or Idol name character
If you’re into Japanese animation or manga – remember this: hiragana can be found in its name.If you think it’s difficult, try memorizing the names of the most beautiful idols. It’s the easiest to remember the idol’s name. Let me tell you. If you can’t read it, look at the table and try to mix it for a while and you’ll remember it.
I can remember that When I started learning Japanese . that time was “Naruto”,when Volume 1 came out (how long to think about it). I write alot full cartoon character names Then sit and write the names of the cartoon characters one by one. And the one that I like the most is Hinata. I want to say that I can write hi before a.
5.Practicing writing from romaji
Practicing writing from romaji to hiragana can help us remember the sounds of Japanese characters. It also allows a break in between steps when we are trying to write them – but I don’t recommend this method for long-term learning purposes, as it doesn’t teach you how each character is written correctly and will likely just lead back into romaji (Japanese words that use Roman letters). The best way forward would be starting with what inspires you about Japan: whether manga, anime or games; because then your motivation should drive you through any difficulties!
6.Write a Hiragana from a song.
To all those who don’t like cartoons or celebrities, I recommend that you search for Japanese lyrics with romaji translations. It’s a fun way to learn new vocabulary while singing five-six songs in the process. Understandably, one song might be very long and it may not be your favorite genre of music but there are still several other singable tunes out there that can teach you something!
My favorite song : Harukaze Flumpool
7.Applications to learn Japanese
Nowadays, everyone should have a smartphone. Any youngsters who don’t have their own can let them load it into their parents’ mobile phone and they’ll be able to play together as well. In my era there were no apps like these so I’m not sure if this app is good or bad but what’s certain is that we’re using technology that we already have on our hands with us which means some of the downloaded applications could also serve for level checks while playing around in-between times! Let’s try loading one shall we?
8.Practice reading as much OLD SCHOOL METHOD
I may not be able to read Japanese, but the practice of reading from a textbook helps me remember vocabulary and review lessons that I’ve already learned. When studying outside of school or after-school hours though, it’s better if we don’t use our textbooks so much because then when you go back to them in class your eyes will only look at romaji instead of kanji which makes learning more difficult for us learners who can’t read Japanese!
