H12 · Handakuten

Goal: read 3 words with handakuten (゜): ぱぴぷぺぽ.

Before you start

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

The small circle (゜) only goes on the H row and turns it into p.

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.

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 sign at the start of a path:

さんぽ →