Katakana is known as one of the most basic of the 3 kana (writing systems) in Japan. Therefore, not only would this be one of the best places to start when it comes to writing/reading Japanese, but the most easiest to explain in an article!
Please note that the main difference to look out for when it comes to separating Katakana to Hiragana, is that not only is Katakana more "square", but is also mainly only used for words borrowed from western languages. Hiragana is more flowy and curvy :) .
To start with, the basic/first Katakana character grid is called Gojuon (五十音/50 Sounds) and consists of 5 basic vowels (A/E/I/O/U) along with 9 main constanonts. The usual vowel katakana are the following; ア (A), エ(E), イ (I), オ (O) and ウ(U). The rest of the Katakana characters utilize these 5 vowels in combination with 9 other constants (K, S, T, N, H, M, Y, R and W).
Please note that the main difference to look out for when it comes to separating Katakana to Hiragana, is that not only is Katakana more "square", but is also mainly only used for words borrowed from western languages. Hiragana is more flowy and curvy :) .
To start with, the basic/first Katakana character grid is called Gojuon (五十音/50 Sounds) and consists of 5 basic vowels (A/E/I/O/U) along with 9 main constanonts. The usual vowel katakana are the following; ア (A), エ(E), イ (I), オ (O) and ウ(U). The rest of the Katakana characters utilize these 5 vowels in combination with 9 other constants (K, S, T, N, H, M, Y, R and W).
Maybe this still has failed to make anything more clearer, but here is the complete character chart so please try writing it out and practicing....
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RULES WHEN WRITING INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS:
Always start from the right to left.
The top line always comes first (save the bottom line for last)
tip: Try not to stress on any characters. let them flow from your pen/pencil naturally.
DO NOT be discouraged if you struggle to write or remember these characters for a few weeks or months- remember that you are learning something completely new and, unless you're a robot or genius, there is no way to learn something over night.
The only way to memorize these, is to practice, practice, practice. Incorporate elements in everyday writing and try reading or writing something in noticeable Katakana :) .
Right now, im working on the NEXT article which i hope to release tonight! - not exactly in my schedule, but that is because it's related to the Katakana system and i really love writing these articles out :)
-Midnight
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