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Learn Hiragana: さしすせそ (Day 3) – Japanese from 0 to 100

2026-04-09100-Day Kind Japanese ChallengeKind Japanese

🌏 Japanese from 0 to 100 — Day 3

Learn Hiragana: SA SHI SU SE SO (さしすせそ)


🔤 Today’s Characters

Hiragana

Reading

Sound

sa

like “sah”

shi

like “shee”

su

like “soo”

se

like “seh”

so

like “soh”

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


🔊 Pronunciation Tips

さ = light “sa” sound
し = sounds like “she” (not “si”)
す = soft “su” (the “u” is very light)
せ = clear “seh”
そ = round “soh”

👉 Japanese sounds are consistent and simple.


✍️ How to Write (Stroke Order)

Writing correctly helps you remember faster.

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


📝 Example Words

  • さけ (sake) = salmon / alcohol
  • しお (shio) = salt
  • すし (sushi) = sushi
  • せかい (sekai) = world
  • そら (sora) = sky

👉 Try reading them out loud.


❌ Common Mistakes

• Saying “si” instead of “shi”
• Pronouncing す too strongly
• Mixing similar characters

👉 Keep it simple and natural.


📚 Learn Faster

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

👉 Consistency is key.


🎯 Practice

Read aloud:

👉 さ し す せ そ
👉 さし / すし / そら

Repeat at least 5 times.


🧪 Mini Quiz

What is the reading?

し = ?
す = ?

👉 Answers: shi, su


🚀 Next Lesson

👉 Day 4: たちつてと