This chart shows the 46 basic Katakana letters used in Japanese. Each letter has a sound, written next to it in lowercase English letters (like “a”, “ka”, “shi”, etc.).
To use this chart:
- Find the Katakana symbol you want to learn or read.
- Look at the small letters beside it — that’s how you pronounce it.
For example:
- ア = “a” (sounds like “ah”)
- カ = “ka” (sounds like “kah”)
- シ = “shi” (sounds like “she”)
There are 10 rows and 5 columns, but not every box is filled — some sounds don’t exist in basic Katakana (like “yi” or “ye”), so those boxes are empty.
The last row has only three letters: ワ (“wa”), ヲ (“wo”), and ン (“n”). The middle two spots are blank because those sounds aren’t part of the basic 46.
You can practice by pointing to any symbol and saying its sound out loud. Try going row by row, left to right, top to bottom.
Final Answer:
This is a reference chart for learning the 46 basic Katakana characters and their pronunciations. Use it to match each symbol with its sound.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable katakana alphabet.
