Gojuon Chart
Learn Japanese kana — Hiragana, Katakana, and Romaji. Click to hear pronunciation.
A Row
The vowel row. The foundation of Japanese pronunciation.
Ka Row
The row starting with "ka". One of the basic consonant rows of clear sounds.
Sa Row
The row starting with "sa".
Ta Row
The row starting with "ta". Note "ち" is pronounced "chi".
Na Row
The row starting with "na".
Ha Row
The row starting with "ha". Base for voiced "ba" and semi-voiced "pa" rows.
Ma Row
The row starting with "ma".
Ya Row
The row starting with "ya". "i" and "e" are shared with the A row.
Ra Row
The row starting with "ra". Japanese "r" is between English "r" and "l".
Wa Row
The row starting with "wa". Modern Japanese only uses "wa", "wo", and "n".
N (Syllabic Nasal)
The syllabic nasal "n" is an independent sound. Its pronunciation changes depending on the following consonant.
Ga Row (Voiced)
Voiced version of the Ka row. Marked with dakuten (゛).
Za Row (Voiced)
Voiced version of the Sa row.
Da Row (Voiced)
Voiced version of the Ta row. "di" and "du" are rarely used in modern Japanese.
Ba Row (Voiced)
Voiced version of the Ha row.
Pa Row (Semi-voiced)
Semi-voiced version of the Ha row. Marked with handakuten (゜).
Kya Row (Contracted)
Contracted sounds formed by "ki" + "ya/yu/yo".
Sha Row (Contracted)
Contracted sounds formed by "shi" + "ya/yu/yo".
Cha Row (Contracted)
Contracted sounds formed by "chi" + "ya/yu/yo".
Nya Row (Contracted)
Contracted sounds formed by "ni" + "ya/yu/yo".
Hya Row (Contracted)
Contracted sounds formed by "hi" + "ya/yu/yo".
Mya Row (Contracted)
Contracted sounds formed by "mi" + "ya/yu/yo".
Rya Row (Contracted)
Contracted sounds formed by "ri" + "ya/yu/yo".
Gya Row (Contracted Voiced)
Contracted voiced sounds formed by "gi" + "ya/yu/yo".
Ja Row (Contracted Voiced)
Contracted voiced sounds formed by "ji" + "ya/yu/yo".
Bya Row (Contracted Voiced)
Contracted voiced sounds formed by "bi" + "ya/yu/yo".
Pya Row (Contracted Semi-voiced)
Contracted semi-voiced sounds formed by "pi" + "ya/yu/yo".