H02 K row: Words in Hiragana

Before you start

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

Look at their shape and reading. If in doubt, check the hiragana chart (gojūon).

Go over the shape with your finger, mouse or a stylus. It is free practice: it does not count towards passing the lesson.

Show romaji

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

あかakaredUsually written 赤
あきakiautumnUsually written 秋
いけikepondUsually written 池
かおkaofaceUsually written 顔
かきkakipersimmonUsually written 柿There is also かき = 牡蠣 (oyster). Here you learn 柿, the persimmon.
きkitreeUsually written 木
こえkoevoiceUsually written 声
ここkokohere

Two rounds: first you read each word and type its romaji, then you pick what it means. No romaji on screen.

Show romaji

A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.

A sign in a park:

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