K06 · R row
Goal: read 7 words with ラ リ ル レ ロ.
Before you start
This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:
New kana
- ラra
- リri
- ルru
- レre
- ロro
As in hiragana, the Japanese r is a quick tap of the tongue. In foreign words it stands for both r and l (ホテル, hotel).
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.
- カメラkameracamera
- ホテルhoteruhotel
- ミルクmirukumilk
- トイレtoiretoilet, restroom
- アメリカamerikaUnited States
- イタリアitariaItaly
- クラスkurasuclass (group of students)
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 sign on a building:
ホテル
hoteru
What building is it?
Translation
Hotel.