Hiragana · lesson 9 of 16

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

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.

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

  1. What is the museum about?