Japanese Hiragana (A-Ho) Flashcards
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What is the pronunciation of the character あ?

  • e
  • a (correct)
  • i
  • u

    • What is the pronunciation of the character い?

  • o
  • i (correct)
  • a
  • u

    • What is the pronunciation of the character う?

  • e
  • i
  • u (correct)
  • a

    • What is the pronunciation of the character え?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character お?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character か?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character き?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character く?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character け?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character こ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character さ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character し?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character す?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character せ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character そ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character た?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character ち?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character つ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character て?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character と?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character な?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character に?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character ぬ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character ね?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character の?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character は?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character ひ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character ふ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character へ?

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    What is the pronunciation of the character ほ?

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    Study Notes

    Japanese Hiragana (A-Ho) Overview

    • Hiragana is one of the two phonetic scripts used in Japanese writing.
    • Represents syllables and is essential for understanding Japanese pronunciation.

    Vowels

    • あ (a): Foundational vowel sound, similar to 'a' in "father."
    • い (i): Represents the vowel sound 'i,' as in "machine."
    • う (u): Corresponds to 'u,' similar to 'oo' in "food."
    • え (e): Represents 'e,' similar to 'e' in "met."
    • お (o): Corresponds to 'o,' as in "go."

    Consonant Sounds

    • か (ka): Consonant 'k' sound combined with vowel 'a.'
    • き (ki): Consonant 'k' combined with vowel 'i.'
    • く (ku): Consonant 'k' combined with vowel 'u.'
    • け (ke): Consonant 'k' with vowel 'e.'
    • こ (ko): Consonant 'k' combined with vowel 'o.'

    S-Row Syllables

    • さ (sa): Represents 's' combined with vowel 'a.'
    • し (shi): Unique 's' sound, representing 'shi.'
    • す (su): Represents 's' combined with vowel 'u.'
    • せ (se): Consonant 's' with vowel 'e.'
    • そ (so): Consonant 's' combined with vowel 'o.'

    T-Row Syllables

    • た (ta): Represents 't' combined with vowel 'a.'
    • ち (chi): Unique 't' sound, representing 'chi.'
    • つ (tsu): Represents 't' combined with vowel 'u,' unique sound.
    • て (te): Consonant 't' with vowel 'e.'
    • と (to): Consonant 't' combined with vowel 'o.'

    N-Row Syllables

    • な (na): Represents 'n' combined with vowel 'a.'
    • に (ni): Represents 'n' combined with vowel 'i.'
    • ぬ (nu): Represents 'n' combined with vowel 'u.'
    • ね (ne): Consonant 'n' with vowel 'e.'
    • の (no): Consonant 'n' combined with vowel 'o.'

    H-Row Syllables

    • は (ha): Represents 'h' combined with vowel 'a.'
    • ひ (hi): Represents 'h' combined with vowel 'i.'
    • ふ (fu): Unique 'h' sound, pronounced 'fu.'
    • へ (he): Consonant 'h' with vowel 'e.'
    • ほ (ho): Consonant 'h' combined with vowel 'o.'

    Importance of Hiragana

    • Essential for beginners learning Japanese.
    • Used in conjunction with Kanji for structure and clarity in writing.
    • Provides a basis for proper pronunciation and comprehension in the language.

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    Test your knowledge of the Japanese Hiragana characters from A to Ho with these flashcards. Each card presents a Hiragana character along with its phonetic pronunciation. Perfect for beginners learning the basics of the Japanese writing system.

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