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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Flashcards

Hiragana

One of two phonetic scripts used in Japanese writing. It represents syllables and is key to understanding pronunciation.

あ (a)

Represents the 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."

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え (e)

Represents 'e,' similar to 'e' in "met."

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お (o)

Corresponds to 'o,' as in "go."

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か (ka)

The consonant 'k' sound combined with the vowel 'a.'

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き (ki)

The consonant 'k' combined with the vowel 'i.'

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く (ku)

The consonant 'k' combined with the vowel 'u.'

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け (ke)

The consonant 'k' combined with the vowel 'e.'

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こ (ko)

The consonant 'k' combined with the vowel 'o.'

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さ (sa)

Represents 's' combined with the vowel 'a.'

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し (shi)

A unique 's' sound, representing 'shi.'

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す (su)

Represents 's' combined with the vowel 'u.'

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せ (se)

The consonant 's' combined with the vowel 'e.'

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そ (so)

The consonant 's' combined with the vowel 'o.'

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た (ta)

Represents 't' combined with the vowel 'a.'

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ち (chi)

A unique 't' sound, representing 'chi.'

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つ (tsu)

Represents 't' combined with the vowel 'u,' with a unique sound.

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て (te)

The consonant 't' combined with the vowel 'e.'

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と (to)

The consonant 't' combined with the vowel 'o.'

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な (na)

Represents 'n' combined with the vowel 'a.'

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に (ni)

Represents 'n' combined with the vowel 'i.'

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ぬ (nu)

Represents 'n' combined with the vowel 'u.'

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ね (ne)

The consonant 'n' combined with the vowel 'e.'

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の (no)

The consonant 'n' combined with the vowel 'o.'

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は (ha)

Represents 'h' combined with the vowel 'a.'

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ひ (hi)

Represents 'h' combined with the vowel 'i.'

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ふ (fu)

A unique 'h' sound, pronounced 'fu.'

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へ (he)

The consonant 'h' combined with the vowel 'e.'

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ほ (ho)

The consonant 'h' combined with the vowel 'o.'

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Importance of Hiragana

Essential for Japanese beginners to learn. Used with Kanji for writing structure and clarity. Crucial for pronunciation and language comprehension.

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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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