Alphabets and Scripts flashcards

Using Alphabets and Scripts flashcards

These decks offer a way to practise recognising characters and connecting them with their readings. Hiragana a-ma pairs hiragana with romanised forms, while Katakana covers katakana characters and their readings. For a different script, Lao alphabet pairs Lao characters with written readings.

If you are starting with Japanese, Hiragana a-ma is a useful first choice because it groups characters from a to ma. Work through a small set, then revisit the cards you find harder to remember. You can use the same approach with whichever script you are studying.

Move from characters to words

Once you are familiar with some hiragana, Body parts in Japanese Hiragana gives you words to recognise alongside their English meanings. Japanese Food - Hiragana offers another set of words to explore.

When you want a different way to check your recall, look for a quiz on the unit page and return to the cards afterwards. Choose a deck that matches the script you want to practise.