Learn Hiragana: さしすせそ (Day 3) – Japanese from 0 to 100
🌏 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 |
|---|---|---|
さ | sa | like “sah” |
し | shi | like “shee” |
す | su | like “soo” |
せ | se | like “seh” |
そ | 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