Unit 1 of 30

Read hiragana words

What to notice

Read each kana as part of a word. Keep a full-sized や separate from a small ゃ.

やまです。

It is a mountain.

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1. Write the hiragana for yama (mountain).

Answer and explanation

やま

や + ま gives やま.

2. Write the hiragana for mizu (water).

Answer and explanation

みず

みず includes voiced ず, not す.

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