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Hiragana · LESSON 1 OF 10

あいうえお (a i u e o)

1 Flash cards

2 Quiz

あ = a

い = i

う = u

え = e

お = o

3 Read words

あい ai = love

いえ ie = house

いいえ iie = no

4 Play

In this lesson

Kana	Say	Sound tip	Example word
あ	a	say "aah" at the doctor: あ!	あい ai, love
い	i	say "ee" like a big smile: いー	いえ ie, house
う	u	say "oo" like something surprising: う!	うえ ue, up, on top
え	e	say "eh?" when confused: え？	ええ ee, yes
お	o	say "oh!" when surprised: お！	おおい ooi, a lot, many

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