94-Page Printable PDF | Beginner Japanese | Writing, Words & Sentences
Introduce learners to the foundations of Japanese writing with this comprehensive Hiragana and Katakana Handwriting Workbook from B A Publications.
Designed for complete beginners, language teachers, homeschooling families, and independent learners, this printable workbook provides a structured approach to mastering Japan’s two phonetic writing systems.
Through step-by-step stroke-order diagrams, guided tracing, pronunciation support, vocabulary exercises, and everyday sentence practice, learners gradually develop the confidence to read and write Japanese kana.
92 Basic Kana Characters: Complete coverage of 46 hiragana and 46 katakana.
46 Two-Character Lessons: Progress through each writing system in manageable stages.
Numbered Stroke-Order Diagrams: Progressive illustrations showing how to form each character correctly.
Guided Tracing & Writing: Solid models, dotted tracing, faded examples, and independent writing grids.
Pronunciation Support: Romaji transliteration and broad IPA pronunciation guides.
Vocabulary Workshops: 92 example-word activities to reinforce character recognition and handwriting.
Everyday Japanese Sentences: Short practical sentences with romaji, IPA, and English translations.
Hiragana & Katakana Extensions: Voiced sounds, small kana, similar character shapes, and additional sound combinations.
Mixed Practice Activities: Character recall, missing-kana exercises, sentence copying, and revision.
Answer Section: Selected answers and additional blank practice space.
✓ Complete beginners learning Japanese
✓ Japanese language teachers and tutors
✓ Homeschooling and home education
✓ Independent learners and self-study
✓ Introductory Japanese language courses
✓ Handwriting practice and homework
✓ Students preparing to begin JLPT N5 studies
Subject: Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) – Japanese
Topic: Hiragana, Katakana, Japanese Pronunciation & Handwriting
Level: Beginner / Pre-N5 to N5 foundation
File Format: Printable PDF
Length: 94 pages
Languages: Japanese and English, with romaji and IPA pronunciation support
Edition: Individual Learner Edition
Publisher: B A Publications
Begin with the pronunciation and handwriting reference pages, then study two characters per lesson.
Follow the stroke-order diagrams, trace the guided models, and practise writing each character independently.
Reinforce learning through vocabulary examples, sentence-copying activities, and mixed revision exercises.
The workbook is suitable for individual study, supplementary language lessons, homework, and guided handwriting practice.
Important: This workbook focuses on hiragana and katakana. It does not teach kanji or provide a complete Japanese grammar course.
Trace the characters. Learn the sounds. Start writing Japanese with confidence!
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