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I actually really like how Human Japanese approaches thinking about writing Hiragana. They show you stroke order when you click on the characters, and they give you hints when to help remember how to make the kana look really nice. The free preview has hiragana, but if you want katakana you’d have to purchase a version (I have the iPhone version and like it a lot). Below is a link to the preview:
http://humanjapanese.com/preview/HumanJapanese.aspxI also use these sheets for just practicing writing:
http://japanese-lesson.com/characters/hiragana/hiragana_writing.htmlAfter some searching, I found something online: http://japanese-lesson.com/characters/hiragana/hiragana_writing.html
Cool resource!
Thanks Hashi and Carlie!
And Carlie, I’m pretty new, but I have an understanding of pronunciation (except how to actually make “r” sounds) and a fuzzy, almost working knowledge of hiragana. I know plenty of food words (of course), a few greetings, and the most important word of all–sumimasen. So I’m pretty much a beginner but not starting from total scratch.
Thanks! I’ve been to mainly touristy places. The first time, we were there 10 days and went to Tokyo, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kamakura, Hakone, and Yokohama. The second time David and I took my mom and his good friend who haven’t been able to travel much and took the same route without Himeji, Miyajima, Kamakura or Yokohama.
And if you come back to Chicago (which I, of course, recommend), be sure to come during the summer–summer in Chicago is absolutely amazing. There’s a ton to do!
