Katakana · lesson 4 of 12

K04 · N and H rows

Goal: read 3 words with ナ ニ ヌ ネ ノ ハ ヒ フ ヘ ホ.

Before you start

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

New kana

フ is read fu, like ふ: in foreign words it often stands for an f (ナイフ, knife).

Look at their shape and reading. If in doubt, check the katakana 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.

A sign in a sports club:

テニス →

  1. Where does it point to?