H07 · M row
Goal: read 6 words with ま み む め も.
Before you start
This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:
New kana
- まma
- みmi
- むmu
- めme
- もmo
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.
- うみumiseaUsually written 海
- あめamerainUsually written 雨There is also あめ = 飴 (candy), with a different pitch. Here you learn 雨, the rain.
- みせmiseshop, storeUsually written 店
- むしmushiinsect, bugUsually written 虫
- めmeeyeUsually written 目
- ももmomopeachUsually written 桃
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.
Today's weather report:
うみ あめ
umi ame
What is the weather like at sea?
Translation
Sea: rain.