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Katakana · LESSON 1 OF 10
アイウエオ (a i u e o)
1 Flash cards
2 Quiz
DONE!
3 Read words
Which one is missing?
YOU CAN READ!
4 Play
In this lesson
| Kana | Say | Sound tip | Example word |
|---|---|---|---|
| ア | a | "aah": an antenna pointing up: ア！ | エア ea, air |
| イ | i | "ee": two lines like a ladder rung: イ！ | |
| ウ | u | "oo": a boomerang shape: ウ！ | ウエア uea, sportswear |
| エ | e | "eh": a capital I lying on its side: エ！ | エア ea, air |
| オ | o | "oh!": a compass needle: オ！ |