A day-by-day plan to read and write every hiragana in one month — new rows, dakuten, combinations, then reading fluency, at about 25 minutes a day.
The biggest reason beginners stall on hiragana is not difficulty — it is not knowing what to do each day. This plan removes that problem by laying out exactly what to study every day for a month.
The schedule builds logically: the first ten days introduce a new row of kana each day with writing and reading practice. Days 11–14 add dakuten and handakuten (が, ぱ…), the middle of the month covers the combination sounds (きゃ, しゅ…), the small っ and long vowels, and the final stretch is pure reading fluency — real words and sentences, timed.
It is built around about 25 minutes a day, so it fits a real schedule and actually gets finished. On day 30 you take an online hiragana test aiming for 90% or more at speed. Pair it with our hiragana writing worksheets for the daily practice.
Here is what you will find inside the PDF to support your learning journey:
This resource is built with structured sections to target different aspects of your Japanese progress.
Rows, then dakuten, then combinations — the sequence that works best.
Each day tells you exactly what to write and read.
Rest and review days consolidate what you have learned.
The final days push you from recognising kana to reading at speed.
About 25 minutes a day, designed to actually be completed.
A day-30 test target shows you have truly learned the script.
Designed specifically to address the pain points of beginner and intermediate self-study learners.
No more guessing what to study — each day tells you exactly what to do.
Built around 20–30 minutes a day so it fits a busy schedule and actually gets finished.
Regular review and test days show you are really making progress, not just moving on.
Pin it above your desk and tick off each day as you go.
Whether preparing for tests or building practical skills, this resource fits your study roadmap.
The perfect first month for anyone starting Japanese from zero.
Anyone who half-learned kana before and wants a clean, finishable plan.
A ready-made schedule so you never have to wonder what to study next.
Follow these step-by-step methods to get the maximum educational benefit from the materials.
Got questions about using or printing this resource? Check out our quick answers below.
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About 25 minutes. The plan is deliberately paced to fit a busy schedule and actually get finished.
Some people do it in two weeks with more daily time, but 30 days at a steady pace leads to better retention and less burnout.
The plan pairs perfectly with our free hiragana writing worksheets and hiragana chart for daily practice.
You take an online hiragana test aiming for 90% or more at speed, confirming you can read the script fluently.
No. Finish hiragana first, then use our 30-Day Katakana Plan — the shared sounds make katakana much faster afterwards.
Just continue from where you left off. Consistency matters more than perfect timing.
Yes, the whole schedule fits a single printable page to pin above your desk.
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