Beginner-Friendly Hiragana: Easy Words & Useful Phrases!
1. Start Reading with Hiragana Words!
In our previous lesson, we learned how to read Hiragana. Now, it’s time to use that knowledge and start reading actual words and phrases!
By practicing with **easy Hiragana words and simple phrases**, you will:
- ✅ Recognize common Japanese words
- ✅ Improve your reading speed
- ✅ Get familiar with everyday expressions
2. Common Hiragana Words
🍎 Fruits (くだもの / Kudamono)
| Japanese | Reading | English |
|---|---|---|
| りんご | ringo | Apple 🍏 |
| みかん | mikan | Mandarin 🍊 |
| いちご | ichigo | Strawberry 🍓 |
| ばなな | banana | Banana 🍌 |
| もも | momo | Peach 🍑 |
🏠 Things in the House (いえのなか / Ie no naka)
| Japanese | Reading | English |
|---|---|---|
| いす | isu | Chair 🪑 |
| てーぶる | tēburu | Table |
| ほん | hon | Book 📚 |
| まど | mado | Window 🏡 |
| かべ | kabe | Wall |
💬 Simple Hiragana Phrases (ひらがなフレーズ)
| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| おはよう | ohayou | Good morning |
| こんにちは | konnichiwa | Hello |
| こんばんは | konbanwa | Good evening |
| ありがとう | arigatou | Thank you |
| ごめんなさい | gomennasai | I'm sorry |
🗣️ Simple Japanese Phrases (簡単な会話フレーズ)
| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| これは なに？ | kore wa nani? | What is this? |
| どこ いくの？ | doko iku no? | Where are you going? |
| なにが すき？ | nani ga suki? | What do you like? |
| いくら ですか？ | ikura desu ka? | How much is it? |
| いいですよ！ | ii desu yo! | That’s okay! / Sure! |
4. Tips for Reading Hiragana Faster
- ✅ Use flashcards to practice
- ✅ Read aloud to improve pronunciation
- ✅ Label objects in your home with Hiragana words
5. Summary & Next Lesson
Today, we learned:
- ✅ Basic Hiragana words for fruits and household items
- ✅ Common greetings and simple phrases
- ✅ Tips for improving your Hiragana reading skills
Next time, we’ll move on to learning Katakana! Get ready to explore new words written in Katakana! 🚀
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Which Hiragana words or phrases did you find easiest to remember? Try writing a simple phrase in Hiragana and share it in the comments! 😊