Reading and Writing Japanese: A Workbook for Self-Study: A Beginner

Master the Japanese Writing System — Hiragana, Katakana & Kanji — with Confidence!

Reading & Writing Japanese: A Workbook for Self‑Study is your complete beginner's guide to learning Japanese scripts step-by-step. Designed for independent learners, this workbook combines hands-on writing drills with engaging explanations to build real-world literacy in Japanese.

Learn All 92 Kana
Start from the basics with comprehensive coverage of Hiragana and Katakana, the foundational Japanese phonetic alphabets. Every character is introduced with stroke order, pronunciation, and practice space to perfect your form.

50 Essential Kanji Characters
Begin your Kanji journey with carefully selected beginner characters used in daily life. Visual mnemonics and example phrases make it easy to memorize and recognize Kanji.

Hundreds of Writing Drills
Reinforce what you learn through repetition with over 250 practice exercises. Includes quizzes, self-tests, and writing prompts to deepen understanding.

Free Online Audio + Printable Flash Cards
Access free downloadable audio recordings to perfect pronunciation. Use printable flash cards for Kana and Kanji memory games — ideal for visual learners!

Everyday Vocabulary & Real-Life Phrases
Study relevant and modern vocabulary for travelers, students, and anyone interested in Japanese culture. Learn how to write greetings, numbers, days of the week, and more.

Why Choose This Workbook?

• Designed for self-paced learners with clear step-by-step instructions
• Created by experts in Japanese language education
• Includes review sections to track your progress

Who is it for?

• Complete beginners
• Adult learners & homeschoolers
• Students preparing for the JLPT
• Fans of anime, manga, and Japanese culture

Start your journey into Japanese reading and writing today!

Eriko Sato is Associate Professor of Japanese and translation studies at the State of University of New York at Stony Brook, where she is also the Director of the Japanese Teacher Education Program. She has authored and co-authored over a dozen books, including Japanese Stories for Language Learners, Essential Japanese Grammar, and Learning Japanese Kanji.She has also authored or co-authored Contemporary Japanese, Japanese Demystified, Japanese for Dummies, Complete Japanese Grammar, Japanese Phrases for Dummies, Basic Japanese, and My First Japanese Kanji Book.