H01 · Vowels
Goal: read 3 words with あ い う え お.
Before you start
Nothing else needed: this is the first lesson.
New kana
- あa
- いi
- うu
- えe
- おo
Look at their shape and reading. If in doubt, check the hiragana chart (gojūon).
Trace practice
Go over the shape with your finger, mouse or a stylus. It is free practice: it does not count towards passing the lesson.
Words
You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.
- あいailoveUsually written 愛
- いえiehouse, homeUsually written 家
- うえueabove, on topUsually written 上
- Preview · practised in H15いいiigood
Practice
Two rounds: first you read each word and type its romaji, then you pick what it means. No romaji on screen.
Reading in context
A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.
A label on a moving box:
うえ
ue
What does the label mean?
Translation
Up / top.