Hiragana Chart
All Japanese Hiragana characters with romaji pronunciation. Click any character for stroke order practice.
Basic Characters (Gojūon)
Dakuten & Handakuten
Complete Hiragana Chart with Romaji
This Hiragana chart shows all Japanese Hiragana characters organized in the traditional gojūon (fifty sounds) order. Each character links to an interactive stroke order practice page where you can learn the correct way to write it.
How to Read the Chart
Characters are arranged in a grid with vowels (a, i, u, e, o) as columns and consonants as rows. The basic 46 characters cover all sounds in Japanese. Dakuten (゛) and handakuten (゜) marks modify consonant sounds, while combination characters pair a consonant with ya, yu, or yo.
Learning Resources
Use this chart as a reference while studying. For hands-on practice, try our interactive stroke order tool, Hiragana flashcards, printable practice sheets, or Kana Solitaire game.
Hiragana vs Katakana
Hiragana and Katakana are both Japanese phonetic writing systems with 46 characters each representing the same sounds. Hiragana is used for native Japanese words, grammar particles, and verb endings. Both are essential for reading and writing Japanese. View the Katakana chart →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Hiragana characters are there?
There are 46 basic Hiragana characters in Japanese, organized into families by consonant sound. With dakuten (゛) and handakuten (゜) marks, there are 71 characters total. Adding combination characters (yōon), the full set is 107 characters.
What is the correct stroke order for Hiragana?
Each Hiragana character has a specific stroke order, generally written left to right and top to bottom. Correct stroke order improves readability and writing speed. Study Hiragana provides animated stroke order guides for every character.
What is the difference between Hiragana and Katakana?
Hiragana and Katakana are both Japanese phonetic writing systems with 46 characters each representing the same sounds. Hiragana is used for native Japanese words and grammar. Katakana is used for foreign loanwords and emphasis. Both are essential for reading and writing Japanese.
How long does it take to learn Hiragana?
Most students learn to recognize all 46 basic Hiragana characters in 1-2 weeks with daily practice. Mastering stroke order and writing from memory typically takes 2-4 weeks. Using tools like flashcards, practice sheets, and games can speed up the process.
What is the best way to memorize Hiragana?
The most effective approach combines multiple methods: use a Hiragana chart for visual reference, practice writing with stroke order sheets, test yourself with flashcards, and reinforce through games. Spaced repetition — reviewing characters at increasing intervals — is proven to improve long-term retention.