Hiragana and Katakana charts

Hiragana and Katakana are two of the Japanese writing systems, each consisting of characters representing sounds. Hiragana is used for native Japanese words, grammatical particles, and endings, while Katakana is used for foreign loanwords, names, and emphasis. Their charts list these characters systematically, often in a grid with rows and columns that correspond to different consonant and vowel sounds. Learning these charts helps in pronunciation and understanding how Japanese words are constructed. They are fundamental tools for reading and writing in Japanese, providing a phonetic foundation alongside kanji characters.