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Jepang
ひらがな
Start with the flowing forms of hiragana and build a steady writing rhythm.
A first look
あ い う
See the rhythm before you practise it: the shapes, direction, and small details that make this system recognisable.
Focused practice companion
Write Japanese Alphabet
The same shapes and rhythm, organised into a calm practice routine.
A useful map
Know what your hand is learning.
The right practice unit depends on how a writing system organizes sound, shape, and movement. These facts give your first session a clearer starting point.
- Writing model
- Mixed writing system
- Direction
- Left to right
- Used in
- Japan and Japanese-language communities
- Practice unit
- Kana units and balanced proportions
Beginner focus
Hiragana rhythm, marks, and spacing
Learn this system
Guides for Jepang.
How to start writing Japanese
Begin with hiragana, learn its flowing stroke rhythm, and understand where katakana and kanji fit later in the journey.
Read guideHiragana practice · 4 min readJapanese kana handwriting: rhythm, contrast, and small marks
Build a reliable kana hand by separating hiragana and katakana roles, controlling curves, and practising voiced and small forms in context.
Read guideJapanese foundations · 2 min readHiragana and katakana: what to learn first
Understand the role of the two kana systems and choose a focused first step for handwriting practice.
Read guideSee the routine
Watch Write Japanese Alphabet in practice.
A short demonstration helps you see how the app turns the system into a repeatable writing session.
Open app detailsA short look at Write Japanese Alphabet in practice.
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