Printable Hiragana Workbook

This workbook is designed for beginners of different ages who want a clear, printable way to start hiragana.

1. Absolute beginners: For first-time learners who are starting hiragana from the beginning.
2. Independent learners: Good for learners who want structure, practice, and video support.
3. Children, teens and adults: The vocabulary and activities are chosen to work across ages.
4. Families learning together: Useful for a child and adult learning side by side at home.

Why the workbook is romaji-free

Romaji can be helpful at the very beginning, but it can also make it harder to become comfortable with hiragana.

This workbook keeps the focus on Japanese script from the start. Learners are supported with a colour-coded chart, clear examples, audio and stroke-order videos, and plenty of gentle practice.

The aim is not to make learning harder.

The aim is to help hiragana become familiar, readable, and usable from the beginning.

What you’ll receive

1. A printable A4 PDF workbook
2. 56 pages of chart, practice, and review activities
3. QR-linked video support for pronunciation and stroke order
4. Instant download after checkout
5. Print-at-home pages for your own use

You can print the workbook at home and reprint practice pages for your own use.

How to use the workbook

1. Print the pages you want to practise.
2. Scan the QR code to listen and watch the stroke order.
3. Trace, write, review, and repeat at your own pace.

FAQ

1. Is this a physical product? — No. This is a digital PDF product. Nothing will be shipped.
2. Is romaji included? — No. The workbook is intentionally romaji-free to help learners build hiragana reading skills from the start.
3. What age is it suitable for? — It is designed for children through adults. The vocabulary is carefully selected to work across ages.
4. How do I print it? — Print on A4 paper at home using standard printer settings. “Fit to page” or 100% should both work, depending on your printer.
5. Can I use it on an iPad or tablet? — Yes. You can use it with a PDF annotation app.
6. Can I use it for my class? — Class use is welcome, but each teacher and each learner needs their own copy.

Created by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior

Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior is a native Japanese teacher from Tokyo, with an MA in Applied Linguistics and over 25 years’ teaching experience.

She has taught children, teens, adults, and senior learners from over 40 countries, and is the author of 17 Japanese textbooks.

This workbook was created to give beginners a clear, careful first step into reading and writing hiragana.

Class use and copyright

Class use is welcome, but each teacher and each learner needs their own copy.

This PDF is copyright protected. Please do not share or transfer the file, distribute copies or printouts to students, or resell the original or modified file.