Let's learn hiragana with Yuka by E.Kegler

These 5 vowels form the foundation of all Japanese pronunciation and are used in 100% of Japanese words. This milestone represents the crucial first step toward fluency in one of the world's most fascinating languages. Next Steps:Moving on to Module 2 - The K Family (か き く け こ) to expand vocabulary and reading capabilities.

The K-family characters represent your first major expansion beyond the basic vowels, unlocking over 15% of common Japanese vocabulary. Mastering these five consonants marks your transition from recognizing sounds to forming actual words, establishing the fundamental building blocks for conversational Japanese.

 Now is the time to check that you have mastered these first characters before moving on to the next step!

The S-family represents your move into the essential, flowing sounds of Japanese. Mastering these five characters unlocks a vast portion of common vocabulary and, crucially, the grammatical bedrock of the language itself. This set introduces a key phonetic distinction: the clear "sa, su, se, so" versus the unique "shi" sound. More importantly, it provides the building blocks for fundamental grammar, including the polite verb endings **`です` (desu)** and **`ます` (masu)**, and the versatile verb **`する` (suru)** - "to do". This isn't just an expansion of sounds; it's your transition from forming syllables to structuring coherent thoughts and polite sentences.