Kana Chart
A complete, searchable hiragana and katakana chart with romaji readings.
Basic kana
The core syllables (gojūon), read consonant-row by vowel-column.
Dakuten ゛
Voiced sounds: a two-stroke mark turns k→g, s→z, t→d, h→b.
Handakuten ゜
The p-sounds: a small circle turns h→p.
Combination kana (yōon)
A consonant plus a small ゃ/ゅ/ょ, as in き+ゃ → きゃ.
Good to know
Hiragana vs katakana
Both spell the same sounds. Hiragana (rounded) writes native words and grammar; katakana (angular) writes loanwords, foreign names, and emphasis.
Dakuten ゛
Two small strokes voice a consonant: か ka → が ga, は ha → ば ba, し shi → じ ji.
Handakuten ゜
A small circle on the h-row makes the p-sounds: は ha → ぱ pa, ふ fu → ぷ pu.
Frequently asked questions
How many kana are there?
Each syllabary has 46 basic characters. Adding dakuten, handakuten, and combination (yōon) kana, hiragana and katakana each cover about 100 sounds — all listed on this chart.
Should I learn hiragana or katakana first?
Most learners start with hiragana, since it writes native words and grammar, then learn katakana for loanwords and names. Use the Both view to compare the two scripts side by side.
What are dakuten and handakuten?
Dakuten (゛) are two small strokes that voice a consonant, like か → が. Handakuten (゜) is a small circle that turns the h-row into the p-sounds, like は → ぱ.
How do I search the chart?
Type a romaji reading (shi), a hiragana character (し), or a katakana character (シ). The chart filters instantly as you type — there is no button to press.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The chart is mobile-first and fully responsive with large tap targets, and you can tap any character to copy it to the clipboard.