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I’m Asami. This blog is for English speakers who want to learn Japanese easily.
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This is Part 1 of this lesson. If you haven’t read Part 2 yet, check it out here.
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In the last lesson, we learned how to read あいうえお.
This time, we focused on how to write them step by step.
📚How the Hiragana Looks
In the previous lesson, we practiced the pronunciation of the Japanese vowels: あ (a), い (i), う (u), え (e), お (o).
Now, let’s move on to the main theme — writing hiragana.
Hiragana letters are curved and soft, which makes them look friendly. Most characters are also simple, usually 1 to 3 strokes.
📝Tips for Writing Hiragana Neatly
When writing hiragana, it helps to use guide lines. These lines make your characters neat and balanced.
- The vertical line keeps your letters straight.
- The horizontal line marks the middle, so your letters don’t go too high or too low.
Here are some useful tips:
- Begin and finish your strokes close to the guide lines.
- Try to keep each character about the same size.
By following these points, your hiragana will look cleaner and more consistent.
✏️How to Write あいうえお
In this section, I’m showing you how to write it.
If you want to see the actual writing in motion, please visit my YouTube channel!
How to Write あ
1.Top horizontal line.
2.Vertical line down.
3.Right vertical line down with a small curve.
How to Write い
1.Left short vertical line.
2.Right short vertical line.
🗒Small tips about a small flick (はね）
The small flick (はね) at the end of the first stroke in い helps the letter look balanced and smooth. Try a quick, light lift of the pen — not a sharp hook.
This flick also prepares your hand for the next stroke, making your writing flow more naturally.
You’ll see はね again in many other hiragana, so getting used to it now will make future practice easier and your writing more natural.
How to Write う
1.Small curve in the middle.
2.Long curve going down on the right.
How to Write え
1.Top horizontal line.
2.Middle horizontal line.
3.Short vertical line on the left.
4.Big curve to the right.
Note. For え, there are actually only 2 strokes, but we described it as 4 steps to make it easier to follow. You can check the correct stroke order later in the chart.
How to Write お
1.Top horizontal line.
2.Vertical line straight down.
3.Short vertical line on the left.
4.Big curve from the middle to the bottom right.
5.Small dot at the top right.
Note. For お, there are actually only 3 strokes, but we described it as 5 steps to make it easier to follow. You can check the correct stroke order later in the chart.
To be continue in Part2. Please stay tuned!
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