Learn Hiragana: たちつてと (Day 4) – Japanese from 0 to 100
🌏 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 |
|---|---|---|
た | ta | like “tah” |
ち | chi | like “chee” |
つ | tsu | like “tsu” |
て | te | like “teh” |
と | 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
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