H09 · R row
Goal: read 8 words with ら り る れ ろ.
Before you start
This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:
New kana
- らra
- りri
- るru
- れre
- ろro
The Japanese r sits between a light r and an l: a quick tap of the tongue.
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.
- くるまkurumacarUsually written 車
- そらsoraskyUsually written 空
- とりtoribirdUsually written 鳥
- もりmoriforestUsually written 森
- いろirocolourUsually written 色
- これkorethis (one)
- それsorethat (one, near you)
- れきしrekishihistoryUsually written 歴史
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.
The name of a museum:
れきし
rekishi
What is the museum about?
Translation
History.