How many Hiragana characters are there?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the total number of Hiragana characters in the Japanese writing system.
Answer
46 basic characters, or 71 including diacritics.
There are 46 basic Hiragana characters, or 71 including diacritics.
Answer for screen readers
There are 46 basic Hiragana characters, or 71 including diacritics.
More Information
Hiragana is one of the two primary phonetic alphabets, alongside Katakana, used in the Japanese language.
Tips
It's easy to confuse the number of basic characters with the number including diacritics. Make sure to pay attention to the context.
Sources
- Japanese writing system - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Hiragana Chart & Tips to Learn the Japanese Alphabet - Busuu - busuu.com
- How many letters are in the Japanese Hiragana? - Quora - quora.com
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