Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners: First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System (Includes Online Media: Flash Cards, Writing Practice Sheets and Self Quiz)

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A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!

This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!

The method that’s helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:
Memorable pictures help you to learn the characters by associating their shapes and sounds with combinations of images and English words already familiar to youClear examples and engaging exercises offer opportunities to read, write, use and practice all 92 primary hiragana katakana characters, plus the remaining kana that stand for more complex soundsPolish your knowledge with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, timed recognition quizzes, and other engaging activitiesThe online media includes printable flashcards to help you review and practice, even while you are on the goAll media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

From the Publisher

Learn easily with a picture-based method to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters!

Learning quickly and effectively through a trusted method

Along with its sister book Japanese Kanji for Beginners, this guide to Japanese Hiragana and Katakana provides a complete introduction to written Japanese.

Here you can learn to read and write the foundational 92 hiragana and katakana characters–the two phonetic sets of characters that make up the Japanese language, along with kanji (Chinese characters).

Learning Hiragana

Learn the basic 46 hiragana characters, and how to write some simple words

Hiragana Usage Rules

Section Two introduces the usage rules that will allow you

to write all of the sounds of Japanese and gives you more opportunities for practice.

Reading & Writing Practice

Strengthen your hiragana skills through a wide range of exercises designed to both increase your knowledge of the Japanese language and reinforce your newly acquired writing skills.

Repeat the Process: Mastering Katakana

In sections 4-6 you will follow the very same process to master the katakana characters.

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(JLPT Levels N5 & N4) First Steps to Learn the Basic Japanese Characters [Includes Online Audio & Printable Flash Cards] Essential Words and Phrases for the JLPT and AP Exams (Includes Online Audio) Essential Grammar for the JLPT and AP Exams (Includes Online Audio) Learn to Write Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji – Character Handwriting Sheets with Square Grids (Ideal for JLPT and AP Exam Prep) Learn the Two Japanese Alphabets Quickly & Easily with this Japanese Language Learning Tool (Tuttle Practice Pads) A Self-Study Language Book for Beginners – Learn to read, write and speak Japanese with manga comic strips! (free online audio)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing; Bilingual edition (April 10, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4805311444
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4805311448
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches