Alphabet Learning Tool

The tool currently supports three writing systems: Japanese Hiragana (46 characters) and Katakana (46 characters), the phonetic scripts used in Japanese, and Georgian Mkhedruli (33 letters), the modern Georgian alphabet. Hiragana is used for native Japanese words, Katakana for foreign loanwords, and Georgian for the Georgian language. Each system includes romanization, pronunciation guides, and example words.

Flashcard mode displays characters one at a time, allowing you to study at your own pace. You can reveal the answer (romaji, pronunciation, and example) by clicking the card, and mark characters as mastered when you feel confident. Quiz mode actively tests your knowledge by showing a character and asking you to type the correct romaji, providing immediate feedback and tracking your score throughout the session.

Romaji is the romanization of Japanese sounds using the Latin alphabet (a-z). It helps learners understand how to pronounce Japanese characters without needing to know the phonetic systems yet. For example, the Hiragana character あ is written as "a" in romaji. Learning romaji alongside the characters helps bridge the gap between Japanese pronunciation and Western alphabets.

Yes! The tool includes progress tracking that shows how many characters you've mastered. In flashcard mode, you can mark characters as mastered when you feel confident with them. The progress indicator shows your mastered character count versus the total number of characters. You can also reset your progress at any time to start fresh.

Yes, the tool includes audio pronunciation using the browser's built-in text-to-speech technology. Click the "Listen" button to hear how each character is pronounced. This feature works in most modern browsers and helps you learn proper pronunciation while studying the characters. The audio uses Japanese language settings for accurate pronunciation.

Hiragana and Katakana represent the same sounds but are used in different contexts. Hiragana (あいうえお) is used for native Japanese words, grammatical particles, and verb endings. Katakana (アイウエオ) is used for foreign loanwords (like コーヒー "coffee"), foreign names, onomatopoeia, and emphasis (similar to italics in English). Both are essential for reading Japanese.

Most learners can memorize the basic Hiragana characters in 1-2 weeks with daily practice, and Katakana in another 1-2 weeks. However, true mastery (reading fluently without thinking) typically takes 2-3 months of consistent practice. Using this tool's flashcards and quizzes regularly will accelerate your learning. Start with Hiragana first, then move to Katakana.

Yes! Each character includes an example word that uses that character, along with its meaning in English. For Hiragana, examples use native Japanese words (like あめ "ame" meaning "rain"). For Katakana, examples use foreign loanwords (like カメラ "kamera" meaning "camera"). For Georgian, examples use common Georgian words (like ქართული "kartuli" meaning "Georgian"). These examples help you see how characters are used in real words.

Mkhedruli (მხედრული) is the modern Georgian alphabet consisting of 33 letters. It is the primary script used for writing the Georgian language today. Georgian is unique among alphabets, with its own distinctive rounded letter forms. The script has no uppercase or lowercase distinction, making it simpler to learn. Georgian is one of the oldest living alphabets, with a rich history dating back to the 5th century AD.

Absolutely! This tool is excellent for preparing for Japanese language proficiency exams like the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), where reading Hiragana and Katakana is fundamental. The quiz mode is particularly useful for testing yourself under exam-like conditions. Regular practice with both flashcards and quizzes will build the character recognition speed needed for timed exams.

Yes! The tool is designed with extensibility in mind. Future updates may include additional writing systems such as Latin alphabet variations, Cyrillic (Russian), Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Korean Hangul, Thai script, and Devanagari (Hindi). The current focus is on Japanese Hiragana and Katakana to provide a solid, well-implemented learning experience.

Yes! The tool is designed specifically for beginners learning Japanese writing systems. Each character includes romanization (romaji), pronunciation guides, and example words with English translations. The flashcard mode allows self-paced learning, while the quiz mode provides structured practice. Start by browsing all characters to familiarize yourself, then use flashcards to memorize, and finally test yourself with quizzes.

The character data, flashcards, and quiz functionality work offline once the page is loaded. However, the audio pronunciation feature requires an internet connection as it uses the browser's online text-to-speech service. All your progress tracking happens locally in your browser, so you can practice without worrying about data usage or internet connectivity for most features.