H11 Dakuten: Words in Hiragana

Before you start

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

The two small strokes (゛) voice the sound: k → g, s → z, t → d, h → b. ぢ and づ are read ji and zu, like じ and ず, and are rare.

Look at their shape and reading. If in doubt, check the dakuten section of the hiragana chart.

Go over the shape with your finger, mouse or a stylus. It is free practice: it does not count towards passing the lesson.

Show romaji

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

みずmizuwaterUsually written 水
かぎkagikeyUsually written 鍵
まどmadowindowUsually written 窓
りんごringoapple
でんわdenwatelephoneUsually written 電話
ごはんgohancooked rice · mealUsually written ご飯It is cooked rice and, by extension, any meal.
ともだちtomodachifriendUsually written 友達
しんぶんshinbunnewspaperUsually written 新聞

Two rounds: first you read each word and type its romaji, then you pick what it means. No romaji on screen.

Show romaji

A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.

A note on the fridge:

みず、りんご