HIRAGANA - Alphabet practice book

"Hiragana" is a Japanese syllabary, used for writing words that are not nouns (verbs, adjectives, particles, etc.). It has a soft and curved appearance and is pronounced with low pitch. Here's an explanation and vocabulary for practicing writing and reading Hiragana:

1. Hiragana Vowels: There are only seven Hiragana vowels:

- あ (a) - pronounced as "a"

- い (i) - pronounced as "i"

- う (u) - pronounced as "u"

- え (e) - pronounced as "e"

- お (o) - pronounced as "o"

2. Hiragana Consonants: There are a total of 42 Hiragana consonants:

- か (ka) - pronounced as "ka"

- さ (sa) - pronounced as "sa"

- た (ta) - pronounced as "ta"

- な (na) - pronounced as "na"

- は (ha) - pronounced as "ha"

3. Vocabulary for practicing writing and reading Hiragana:

- すし (sushi) - sushi

- かわ (kawa) - river

- とき (toki) - time

- ねこ (neko) - cat

- はな (hana) - flower

When practicing writing and reading Hiragana, start with the basic vowels and consonants, and then combine them to form words. You can use books or online resources that focus on learning Hiragana to help you efficiently practice your writing and reading skills. Continuous practice will help you gain a better understanding and familiarity with Hiragana.