A5/ 176 Pages

Introduction ■ A fun, simple guide to Hiragana and Katakana – the very first steps in Japanese When starting to learn Japanese, the first hurdle is reading and writing unfamiliar characters. This book is designed to make those crucial first steps enjoyable, using clear illustrations to teach the absolute basics of Hiragana and Katakana in one accessible volume.

■ Step-by-step character guides Each character (such as "あ", "い", "う") is dedicated its own page with clear explanations. It introduces the various fonts and styles you will encounter in everyday life, alongside common vocabulary words starting with each character.

■ Master pronunciation with audio downloads Every character and vocabulary word features a QR code linking to downloadable audio. Listening to natural, native Japanese pronunciation will help learners build confidence and perfect their accent.

【Table of Contents】

• What are Hiragana and Katakana?

• Useful everyday Japanese greetings

• Map of tourist spots in Japan

• Say your country’s name in Japanese!

• Japanese food and handy restaurant phrases

• What are Japanese onomatopoeias?

• Part 1: Basic Sounds (Seion)

• Part 2: Voiced & Semi-voiced Sounds (Dakuon & Handakuon)

• Part 3: Other Sounds (Double consonants, contracted sounds, and special sounds)

• Part 4: Practice Exercises