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Learn Hiragana: なにぬねの (Day 5) – Japanese from 0 to 100

2026-04-12100-Day Kind Japanese ChallengeKind Japanese

🌏 Japanese from 0 to 100 — Day 5

Learn Hiragana: NA NI NU NE NO (なにぬねの)

🔤 Today’s Characters

Hiragana

Reading

Sound

na

like “nah”

ni

like “nee”

nu

like “noo”

ne

like “neh”

no

like “noh”


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

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🔊 Pronunciation Tips

な = clear “na” sound

に = light “nee” (soft, not strong)

ぬ = “nu” with a soft “oo”

ね = relaxed “neh”

の = round “noh”

👉 Keep all sounds smooth and natural.

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✍️ How to Write (Stroke Order)

Writing correctly helps you remember faster.

👉 Tips:

• Follow the correct stroke order

• Write slowly

• Practice multiple times

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📝 Example Words

* なつ (natsu) = summer

* にく (niku) = meat

* ぬの (nuno) = cloth

* ねこ (neko) = cat

* のみもの (nomimono) = drink

👉 Try reading them out loud.

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❌ Common Mistakes

• Mixing な and た

• Writing に too small

• Confusing ぬ and め

👉 Focus on shape and balance.

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📚 Learn Faster

• Write each character 10 times

• Say the sound out loud

• Review daily

• Use flashcards

👉 Consistency is key.

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🎯 Practice

Read aloud:

👉 な に ぬ ね の

👉 なつ / ねこ / にく

Repeat at least 5 times.

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🧪 Mini Quiz

What is the reading?

に = ?

ね = ?

👉 Answers: ni, ne

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🚀 Next Lesson

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