H04 · T row
Goal: read 7 words with た ち つ て と.
Before you start
This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:
New kana
- たta
- ちchi
- つtsu
- てte
- とto
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.
- したshitabelow, underUsually written 下There is also した = 舌 (tongue). Here you learn 下, below.
- ちかいchikainear, closeUsually written 近い
- つきtsukimoonUsually written 月
- つくえtsukuedeskUsually written 机
- てtehandUsually written 手
- Preview · practised in H15とけいtokeiclock, watchUsually written 時計
- たかいtakaitall, high · expensiveUsually written 高いIt is used both for height and for price.
- くつkutsushoesUsually written 靴
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 moving-day list:
つくえ、くつ
tsukue, kutsu
What is on the list?
Translation
Desk, shoes.