{"id":1510,"date":"2026-03-24T09:23:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/?p=1510"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:23:44","slug":"katakana-chart-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/katakana-chart-2\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Katakana Charts: Basic, Stroke Order, Mnemonic You May Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/katakana-chart-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"365\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-60-365x180.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"10 Katakana Charts: Basic, Stroke Order, Mnemonic You May Need\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Find the right Katakana charts for where you are \u2014 and download it free.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You searched for Katakana charts. That means you&#8217;re either just starting out, somewhere in the middle of learning, or trying to lock in what you already know. Either way, you need the right chart \u2014 not the first one that shows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is there&#8217;s no shortage of Katakana charts online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-midnight-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6cd14a0e6d0744af981a80eaf7d71a96\"><em>Basic ones, advanced ones, stroke order charts, mnemonic charts, combination charts. Most sites drop them in front of you without telling you which one fits where you are right now.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s what this guide is for. We&#8217;ve put together 10 Katakana charts \u2014 organized by level and use case, all free to download. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a clean 46-character reference to stick on your desk, a stroke order chart to build good writing habits, or a full advanced chart with dakuten and combinations, you&#8217;ll find the right one here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s inside:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic Katakana charts: 46 base characters, clean and printable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full Katakana charts: base + dakuten + combinations in one sheet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick the one that matches where you are. Download it. Use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you want to go beyond charts and actually learn Katakana from scratch, our complete<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/learn-katakana\/\">Katakana guide<\/a> walks you through every character step by step \u2014 mnemonics, pronunciation, practice exercises, and all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Basic Katakana Charts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These charts cover the 46 base Katakana characters \u2014 from \u30a2 (A) row to \u30f3 (N) row. No dakuten, no combinations, no advanced features. Just the core chart, clean and printable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve just finished <a href=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/hiragana-chart-2\">Hiragana<\/a> or you&#8217;re starting Japanese from scratch, this is where you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Basic Katakana Chart \u2014 46 Characters<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A straightforward grid of all 46 base characters with romaji labels. Nothing extra \u2014 just the characters, the sounds, and enough white space to actually read it without squinting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best for printing and pinning somewhere you&#8217;ll see it every day. Passive exposure adds up faster than you&#8217;d think.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"basic chart\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5.jpeg 1050w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-768x1061.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-365x504.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-145.png\" alt=\"46 characters\" class=\"wp-image-1522\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-145.png 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-145-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-145-365x548.png 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/\"><em>MochiKana<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two color versions available \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1YZD3szduX5o_3yffkDoymcxNHpjcO6uT\/view?usp=drive_link\">yellow<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Y0Kyl3zBHM63HVPiZ2bIYkNGxyp0Y6AN\/view?usp=drive_link\">brown<\/a>. Click directly on the text or the image below to save whichever one fits your wall better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Basic Katakana Chart with Practice Section<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Same 46-character reference chart, but with a write-in column next to each character so you can trace and practice on the same sheet you&#8217;re reading from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best for beginners who want to start building handwriting habits from day one. Print it out \u2014 writing by hand beats typing for retention every time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"practice sheet\" class=\"wp-image-1511\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/\"><em>MochiKana<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Print it out, trace each character once, then cover the hint column and try again from memory. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1csTJFnEyWUWYprB_tIs5o5RNhSbFSCzh\/view?usp=drive_link\">Download the practice sheet here<\/a> \u2014 it&#8217;s the same chart you just saw, with a write-in column added on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Katakana Chart with Stroke Order<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each character comes with a numbered stroke sequence so you learn not just what the character looks like, but how to draw it correctly from the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best for learners who plan to write Japanese by hand. Getting stroke order right early means you won&#8217;t have to unlearn bad habits later \u2014 and a few characters like \u30c4 and \u30b7 will genuinely surprise you if you&#8217;ve been guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7.jpeg\" alt=\"stroke order\" class=\"wp-image-1514\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/\"><em>MochiKana<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get the stroke order chart by clicking the image above, or <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10zCwWu8yG3zXO2y7o1sl6vDZSNRPVtDX\/view?usp=drive_link\">downloading it at the MochiKana materials page<\/a>. Print it at full size if you can \u2014 the stroke numbers are small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Katakana Mnemonic Chart<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each character is paired with a visual image to give your brain something familiar to hold onto. Instead of staring at an abstract shape until it sticks, you connect it to something you already know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best for learners who&#8217;ve tried to memorize the chart before and it didn&#8217;t click. Mnemonics don&#8217;t replace practice \u2014 but they dramatically cut the time it takes to get there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8.jpeg\" alt=\"mnemonic\" class=\"wp-image-1515\" style=\"width:412px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/\"><em>MochiKana<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mnemonic chart is free to download and keep <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1egn2zUgL-xnNwiuhXzn7CoarBnqqz9xr\/view?usp=drive_link\">katakana mnemonics chart PDF<\/a>, then head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/learn-katakana\/\">learn katakana page<\/a> to see the full method in action \u2014 the chart makes a lot more sense once you&#8217;ve read how the mnemonics work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full Katakana Charts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve cleared the 46 base characters, there&#8217;s a second layer to learn \u2014 and it&#8217;s where Katakana really starts to earn its place in everyday Japanese reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full Katakana charts include three things the basic charts leave out: dakuten (\u309b) and handakuten (\u309c), which modify base consonants into voiced sounds like G, Z, D, B, and P \u2014 and combination characters, where a base character pairs with a small \u30e3, \u30e5, or \u30e7 to create blended sounds like SHA, CHU, or KYO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the terms dakuten or combination Katakana are new to you, read <em>Sections 9 and 10<\/em> of our<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/learn-katakana\/\">Katakana learning site<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1l4DQvUQRiDFob0UbCJ1G_5Iq25xvVd2MOsUCIfwMmKs\/edit?tab=t.qur9sv2s8cvj#heading=h.9wni49gklge4\"> <\/a>before downloading these charts \u2014 they&#8217;ll make a lot more sense once you know what you&#8217;re looking at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already know the base chart and just need a full reference to print, pick one below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Full Katakana Chart \u2014 Dakuon, Handakuon, and Combinations<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything in one place: all 46 base characters, the full voiced consonant rows (GA, ZA, DA, BA, PA), and the standard combination sounds. Two separate grids on one sheet \u2014 base chart on top, advanced sounds below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best for your desk once you&#8217;ve moved past the basics. This is the chart you&#8217;ll reach for most often when reading real Japanese text.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13.jpeg\" alt=\"cheat sheet\" class=\"wp-image-1520\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The compact layout works especially well if you&#8217;re printing A5 or smaller. Download the cheat sheet <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1YvcsUjbVUJJS_CMX6NC4N5sDjHBlXTUy\/view?usp=drive_link\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10.jpeg\" alt=\"orange ver\" class=\"wp-image-1517\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>And an <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1JqzvqvSSm1Dm3AesnFX5FudsXPULvSNf\/view?usp=drive_link\">orange version<\/a>, click on the image to get full version of the katakana you can handle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advanced Katakana Chart \u2014 Combinations Only<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dedicated reference for combination sounds only \u2014 KYA, SHA, CHA, GYA, JA, and the full set. No base chart attached. Just the combinations, laid out clearly in a \u30e3 \/ \u30e5 \/ \u30e7 column structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best for learners who already know the base chart cold and want a standalone reference for the sounds they&#8217;re still building speed on. Focused, uncluttered, and easy to scan mid-reading.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.jpeg\" alt=\"basic katakana chart\" class=\"wp-image-1516\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12.jpeg\" alt=\"advanced chart\" class=\"wp-image-1519\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/kana\/\"><em>MochiKana<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No extras, no base chart \u2014 just the combinations. Download it <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1NUu_LGdQfAYhNDYsV_keRis35QOz4F4m?usp=drive_link\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1NUu_LGdQfAYhNDYsV_keRis35QOz4F4m\">there<\/a> and keep it open the next time you&#8217;re reading something with a lot of loanwords.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-11.jpeg\" alt=\"full\" class=\"wp-image-1518\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-11.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-11-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-11-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6.jpeg\" alt=\"combinations\" class=\"wp-image-1513\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Katakana Cheat Sheet \u2014 Compact Full Chart<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The same complete character set as the chart above, but arranged in a horizontal layout \u2014 consonant columns running left to right instead of the traditional row-by-row grid. More compact, easier to scan quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best for learners who want every character visible on a single printed page without flipping between sheets. A good option if you&#8217;re studying in a tight space or prefer a landscape format.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-14.jpeg\" alt=\"Katakana Cheat Sheet \u2014 Compact Full Chart\" class=\"wp-image-1521\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-14.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-14-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-14-365x548.jpeg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1HT3wl4_ciqa0UQFNFs8Gmz-qC7dsikjt?usp=drive_link\" style=\"border-radius:100px\">Download Material<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Next After Downloading Your Chart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Katakana charts are a useful reference \u2014 but they won&#8217;t actually <em>teach<\/em> you the syllabary. You have to learn it (get it inside your head) and practice it (recall it without looking). A chart on your desk won&#8217;t do either of those things for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to actually learn Katakana \u2014 not just reference it \u2014 our guide walks you through every character using Mnemonics and SRS, the two fastest methods for making characters stick. It&#8217;s free, and by the time you finish it, you&#8217;ll be able to read every single one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you found the Katakana chart you were looking for. But don&#8217;t spend too long searching for the perfect one. The sooner you start learning, the sooner you can move on to <a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/\">learning Kanji<\/a> and everything else that actually gets you reading <a href=\"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/japanese-alphabet-for-beginner\/\">Japanese<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-353e4776d3403760cb7470dc45923365 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>D<em>on&#8217;t spend too long looking for the perfect chart. The sooner you start learning, the sooner you can read.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a9 Kanji123 \u2014 Free JLPT Kanji Test Online<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the right Katakana charts for where you are \u2014 and download it free. You searched for Katakana charts. 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