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Hiragana for Beginners · 平假名入门 · ひらがな
Learn hiragana by hearing and building everyday Japanese words.
Each round gives an audio clue and only the kana needed by the current words. Tap a hiragana to hear it, complete a word, and listen to the example sentence.
A simple hiragana starting point.
Full-size kana
Beginner puzzles avoid small kana so the first rounds stay understandable.
Variable length
Rows contain only the number of hiragana used by that word, from one to five.
Hiragana beginner questions
Is this suitable for complete Japanese beginners?
Yes. It focuses on recognizable everyday words, full-size hiragana, and repeatable pronunciation rather than grammar.
Does tapping a kana play its sound?
Yes. Every selected hiragana is read aloud with Japanese browser speech and a slightly extended vowel.
Can I play without an account?
Yes. The hiragana game is free without login. Detailed word cards are available to signed-in Pro learners.
Start with the sounds of hiragana.
Listen, tap, and complete the word.