Whether you're just starting to learn Japanese or you have been studying for a while, you'll quickly find that it is crucial to be able to quickly read the characters from the script that the language uses to emphasize and spell out foreign words: Katakana.

Especially if you're just beginning your Japanese journey, we recommend starting with our Reading and Writing in Japanese series to learn more about how Katakana functions and how it differs from the English alphabet you're reading this in right now.

Once you have the basics down, see below for some resources that will help you to memorize Katakana characters and practice their writing, sourced from Japanese learning site ちびむすドリル.