Q: What is the best song to learn hiragana and katakana?

The best song to learn hiragana and katakana, is the AIUEO Song . If you are a beginner in Japanese, this one is for you! This song is similar to the ABC song in English. Each syllable of hiragana and katakana is used in this song, and with the drumbeat, you will want to sing this song while learning hiragana and katakana.

Question 1

What are the benefits of learning Japanese songs?

Accepted Answer

The answer is quite simple, music can improve your listening skills, but not just that:

- You can improve your speaking abilities. As you sing along, you are training your muscles to clearly pronounce the lyrics.

- It can teach you new words, sentences and grammar points.

- Help you understand how to pronounce new words.

- If you sing a song several times, you will train your brain and your memory. By doing so, the new words and sentences will be easier to remember.

Question 2

What are the steps to follow to learn Japanese with songs?

Accepted Answer

- Choose a song that fits your level of Japanese.

- Find and copy the lyrics, the romaji and the translation on internet.

- Listen to the music, at the same time write the new words on paper.

- Listen to the music a second time or more if necessary.

- Start singing the song, if the tempo is too fast for you, slow it down.

- When you are more comfortable with the song, put aside or hide the romaji, and try to sing without the romaji.

These steps should help you gain a deeper understanding into Japanese.

Question 3

Can I pick an anime song to learn Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can choose an anime song to learn Japanese, but you need to be careful...

Be aware that the Japanese used in anime compared to daily life are quite different.

Some expressions in anime are no longer used in daily conversations.

The same goes for historical J-dramas, for example.

Question 4

What is the best song to learn hiragana and katakana?

Accepted Answer

The best song to learn hiragana and katakana, is the AIUEO Song.

If you are a beginner in Japanese, this one is for you!

This song is similar to the ABC song in English.

Each syllable of hiragana and katakana is used in this song, and with the drumbeat, you will want to sing this song while learning hiragana and katakana.

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