Japanese Hiragana Alphabet Flashcards

Unlock the Beauty of the Japanese Language

The Verbacard™ Hiragana Flashcard Deck is your complete, hands-on guide to mastering the Japanese Hiragana script — the foundation of all Japanese reading and writing.
This 104-card set includes every basic Hiragana character, along with dakuten, handakuten, and combination pairs, giving you everything you need to read Japanese confidently and correctly.

What Is Hiragana?

Hiragana is one of the three writing systems used in Japanese (alongside Katakana and Kanji).
Unlike Kanji, which represent ideas, Hiragana is phonetic — every character corresponds to a sound. It’s the first script Japanese children learn and the gateway to all Japanese literacy.

Learning Hiragana lets you:

Read native Japanese words and grammar particles

Pronounce every Japanese sound accurately

Build a solid foundation before tackling Katakana and Kanji

Why Learn Hiragana First

Foundation of Japanese Literacy

Hiragana is used for most native words and all grammatical endings. Master it once, and you’ll understand how Japanese sentences are formed.

Simplified Learning Path

Because Hiragana represents every sound, it becomes the reference point for learning both Katakana and Kanji later.

Immediate Practical Use

From menus and signs to children’s books, mastering Hiragana allows you to instantly begin reading real Japanese.

Understanding Dakuten, Handakuten, and Combination Pairs

In addition to the 46 basic Hiragana characters, this set includes:

Dakuten (゛) – small marks that change sounds, like か → が (ka → ga).

Handakuten (゜) – small circles that soften sounds, like は → ぱ (ha → pa).

Combination Pairs (e.g., きゃ・しゅ・ちょ) – blended consonant-vowel sounds that occur frequently in everyday Japanese.

Together, these variants expand your reading ability to cover the full Japanese phonetic range.

Why Flashcards Are Scientifically Effective

Each Verbacard deck is built on research-proven memory principles:

Active Recall: Flipping each card strengthens your ability to retrieve information.

Spaced Repetition: Reviewing cards over time cements long-term memory.

Visual Learning: Clean, minimal design helps you focus on recognition and pronunciation.

Flashcards are still one of the most effective and portable ways to master any language — and Verbacard decks are built specifically for adult and student learners.

What’s Included

✅ 104 flashcards covering all Hiragana, Dakuten, Handakuten, and Combination Pairs

✅ Real Japanese example words for every character

✅ Romaji (Latin) pronunciation guide on each card

✅ Durable matte finish and compact storage box

✅ Free digital pronunciation resources included

Built for Real Progress

Flexible study: Ideal for 10-minute sessions or deeper study blocks.

Portable: Learn anywhere — at home, school, or while traveling.

Trusted worldwide: Used by thousands of Japanese learners and educators across 30+ countries.

Start Reading Japanese with Confidence

Mastering Hiragana is the first step toward understanding Japanese culture and communication.