H08 · Y row
Goal: read 6 words with や ゆ よ.
Before you start
This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:
New kana
- やya
- ゆyu
- よyo
The Y row only has three kana: や, ゆ and よ.
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.
- やまyamamountainUsually written 山
- ゆきyukisnowUsually written 雪
- よこyokosideUsually written 横
- やすみyasumibreak, day offUsually written 休み
- よむyomuto readUsually written 読む
- へやheyaroomUsually written 部屋
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.
Tomorrow's weather report:
やま ゆき
yama yuki
Where does it snow?
Translation
Mountains: snow.