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Learn Hiragana: たちつてと (Day 4) – Japanese from 0 to 100

2026-04-11100-Day Kind Japanese ChallengeKind Japanese

🌏 Japanese from 0 to 100 — Day 4

Learn Hiragana: TA CHI TSU TE TO (たちつてと)


🔤 Today’s Characters

Hiragana

Reading

Sound

ta

like “tah”

chi

like “chee”

tsu

like “tsu”

te

like “teh”

to

like “toh”

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


🔊 Pronunciation Tips

た = clear “ta” sound
ち = sounds like “chee” (not “ti”)
つ = “tsu” (push air out slightly)
て = light “teh”
と = round “toh”

👉 Some sounds are different from English, so pay attention.


✍️ How to Write (Stroke Order)

Writing correctly helps you remember faster.

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


📝 Example Words

  • たこ (tako) = octopus
  • ちず (chizu) = map
  • つき (tsuki) = moon
  • て (te) = hand
  • とり (tori) = bird

👉 Try reading them out loud.


❌ Common Mistakes

• Saying “ti” instead of “chi”
• Struggling with “tsu” sound
• Mixing ち and し

👉 Take your time and practice slowly.


📚 Learn Faster

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

👉 Consistency is key.


🎯 Practice

Read aloud:

👉 た ち つ て と
👉 たこ / つき / とり

Repeat at least 5 times.


🧪 Mini Quiz

What is the reading?

ち = ?
つ = ?

👉 Answers: chi, tsu


🚀 Next Lesson

👉 Day 5: なにぬねの