Writing Japanese Katakana (9784805320877)

Learn the Japanese katakana alphabet quickly and confidently with this simple, effective workbook for beginners!

Katakana is one of the three essential Japanese writing systems and is used every day in Japan for foreign words, names, brand titles, technical terms and modern expressions. Mastering katakana is a crucial step for reading real-world Japanese, from menus and packaging to signage, travel information, manga and contemporary media.

This engaging workbook offers a clear, structured introduction to all 46 katakana characters, helping beginners build strong reading and writing skills through guided practice and repetition.

Each character is presented in multiple forms: printed, handwritten, and brush-style, so learners can recognize katakana as it appears in real Japanese contexts. Step-by-step stroke order guidance, tracing exercises and writing practice build accuracy and confidence from the very beginning.

Fun illustrations and memorable examples help connect sound, meaning, and visual form, making the characters easier to remember and apply in everyday reading.

Key Features:

• All 46 basic katakana characters with clear pronunciation guidance
• Step-by-step stroke order diagrams for correct writing practice
• Tracing and writing exercises for hands-on learning and memory retention
• Printed, handwritten, and brush-style character examples for real-world recognition
• Illustrations and usage examples to support visual learning

Perfect for complete beginners, language learners, travelers, students, and fans of Japanese culture, this workbook provides a simple and effective path to mastering katakana and building confidence in written Japanese.


About the Author:
Jim Gleeson, a native of Sydney , Australia, holds an honors degree in the History of Science from the University of New South Wales. He has written for various Australian newspapers as well as many major corporations both in Japan and Australia.