Get to know the sounds
Japanese letters,a sound for every tap
日本語
See the written form. Hear how it sounds. Explore 46 recordings and practise Japanese pronunciation at your own pace.
- Writing system
- Japanese (Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana)
- On this page
- 46 audio tiles
Explore the sounds
One recording at a time. As many listens as you need.
Tap to listen. Tap again to stop.
Choose a letter to hear its sound
Using a keyboard? Tab to a letter and press Enter or Space to listen.
How many Japanese letters and sounds can I practise here?
This page has 46 Japanese recordings from Indilingo's letter collection. Writing systems can include letters, characters, combinations or sounds, so this collection is a starting point rather than a claim about every possible form.
How do I hear a Japanese pronunciation?
Tap a tile to play its recording. Listen, repeat out loud, then tap it again when you want another listen. Tap a playing tile to stop; choosing another tile stops the previous recording.
What writing system does Japanese use?
Our Japanese guide covers Japanese (Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana) writing. Listen to the recordings alongside the written forms, then explore the language guide for cultural context and ways to practise.
What if I cannot hear the audio?
Check your device volume, audio output and internet connection. If a recording fails, tap its tile to retry. For help with a particular recording, email contact@indilingo.in and tell us the language and character.
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