Reference Guide

Welcome to the Reference section! Here you can access complete charts and references for Japanese writing systems, vocabulary lists, and more.

What are Kana?

Kana (仮名) are syllabic scripts used in Japanese writing. There are two types:

Hiragana (ひらがな) - Used for native Japanese words, grammar particles, and words without kanji
Katakana (カタカナ) - Used for foreign words, onomatopoeia, and emphasis

Both systems represent the same set of sounds but use different characters.

Complete reference for all hiragana characters with romaji readings.

Complete reference for all katakana characters with romaji readings.

Searchable vocabulary dictionary with filtering and sorting options.

Complete vocabulary list for JLPT N5 level organized by theme and type.