H13 Yōon: Words in Hiragana

Before you start

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

A small ゃ, ゅ or ょ joins the kana before it into one syllable: き + ゃ = kya. Size matters: きや (ki-ya) is not きゃ (kya).

Look at their shape and reading. If in doubt, check the yōon 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 airport:

でんしゃ →