Back to articles

Learn Hiragana: まみむめも (Day 7) – Japanese from 0 to 100

2026-04-14100-Day Kind Japanese ChallengeKind Japanese

🌏 Japanese from 0 to 100 — Day 7

Learn Hiragana: MA MI MU ME MO (まみむめも)


🔤 Today’s Characters

Hiragana

Reading

Sound

ma

like “mah”

mi

like “mee”

mu

like “moo”

me

like “meh”

mo

like “moh”

👉 These are part of the Ma-row in hiragana.


🔊 Pronunciation Tips

ま = clear “ma” sound
み = light “mee”
む = soft “moo”
め = relaxed “meh”
も = round “moh”

👉 These sounds are very close to English and easy to learn.


✍️ How to Write (Stroke Order)

Writing correctly helps you remember faster.

👉 Tips:
• Follow the correct stroke order
• Write slowly
• Practice multiple times


📝 Example Words

  • まど (mado) = window
  • みず (mizu) = water
  • むし (mushi) = insect
  • め (me) = eye
  • もり (mori) = forest

👉 Try reading them out loud.


❌ Common Mistakes

• Mixing ま and ほ
• Writing む too simply
• Confusing め and ぬ

👉 Pay attention to the shape carefully.


📚 Learn Faster

• Write each character 10 times
• Say the sound out loud
• Review daily
• Use flashcards

👉 Consistency is key.


🎯 Practice

Read aloud:

👉 ま み む め も
👉 みず / もり / まど

Repeat at least 5 times.


🧪 Mini Quiz

What is the reading?

む = ?
め = ?

👉 Answers: mu, me


🚀 Next Lesson

👉 Day 8: やゆよ