Let's learn hiragana with Yuka by E.Kegler

10 min.

Let's learn hiragana with Yuka. A-E-I-O-U

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.

10 min.

Let's learn hiragana with Yuka. KA-KE-KI-KO-KU

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.

10 min.

Your first hiragana exercise

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

10 min.

The S-Family SA-SO-SHI-SU-SE : The Gateway to Fluency

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.

10 min.

The T-Family: TA - CHI - TSU - TE - TO

The Essential Rhythm and Precision Following the fluidity of S, comes T: the clear articulation, the crisp rhythm of Japanese fundamentals. This family builds pivotal verbs, concrete everyday words, and introduces the unique TSU (ツ) sound—the key to Japanese rhythm with its sudden, clipped stop. Here, precision sets the pace.

10 min.

Hiragana Training Confirmation

I created this certificate so that learners can print their own certificates. The From-To date is automatically taken from the PC and the duration can be adjusted in the Java script.