Hiragana #4
Summary
TLDRThis lesson focuses on Hiragana, covering basic characters, diacritical marks, and contracted sounds. The instructor reads characters aloud and emphasizes the correct usage of the 'g' and 'z' sounds, explaining how certain characters are used more frequently in writing. The lesson also introduces combination letter sounds, such as 'ki' with small 'ya', forming 'kya'. Special attention is given to distinguishing similar sounds and characters. The session ends with writing exercises and a brief review of additional Hiragana characters, aiming to enhance learners' understanding of the nuances in Hiragana writing.
Takeaways
- π Start by reading basic hiragana characters together.
- π Focus on hiragana with diacritical marks and contracted sounds.
- π΅ Listen to the music to understand the sounds better.
- π€ Recognize that 'g' is not pronounced as 'z' and 'd' is not pronounced as 'g'.
- π Learn to write 'g', but note it's rare and used for special occasions.
- π Write 'zoo' for the 'z' sound, not 'do'.
- π Understand that 'zoo' is more commonly used than 'zoo' for special characters.
- π€ Combine sounds like 'ki' and 'small ya' to read 'ka', and 'ki' and 'small u' to read 'q'.
- π Practice writing the combination sounds: ka, ki, ku, ke, ko.
- ποΈ Learn to write with diacritical marks and understand their placement.
- π End the lesson with a summary of the additional characters learned.
Q & A
What is the main focus of this Hiragana lesson?
-The main focus of this lesson is learning Hiragana basic characters, diacritical marks, and contracted sounds.
What is the difference between Hiragana characters with and without diacritical marks?
-Hiragana characters with diacritical marks represent modified sounds, like turning a 'k' sound into a 'g' sound or an 's' sound into a 'z' sound.
What is the significance of the 'g' sound mentioned in the lesson?
-The lesson highlights that in Hiragana, there are two characters for the 'g' sound, and the more common one should be used in most cases. The less common one is reserved for special words.
How does the 'zoo' sound differ from other characters?
-There are two versions of the 'zoo' sound. The lesson emphasizes using the more common 'zoo' sound in most contexts, with the second version being used only in special cases.
What are contracted sounds in Hiragana?
-Contracted sounds in Hiragana occur when a basic character is combined with a smaller version of 'ya', 'yu', or 'yo' to create a new sound, such as 'kya', 'kyu', and 'kyo'.
What is the irregularity in the 'g' sound mentioned in the lesson?
-The irregularity refers to the fact that the 'g' sound in some instances isn't pronounced as a 'z' sound, and it's important to distinguish this when writing or speaking.
When should the less common 'g' character be used?
-The less common 'g' character is used in special occasions or words, and learners are encouraged to mostly use the more common 'g' character.
How do learners combine Hiragana characters with diacritical marks and regular characters?
-Learners combine diacritical marks with characters to change the sound, such as turning 'ka' into 'ga' by adding the diacritical mark.
What are some examples of Hiragana characters with contracted sounds?
-Examples include 'ki' with a small 'ya' becoming 'kya', 'ki' with a small 'yu' becoming 'kyu', and 'ki' with a small 'yo' becoming 'kyo'.
What is the purpose of learning these additional Hiragana characters?
-Learning these additional characters, including those with diacritical marks and contracted sounds, expands a learner's ability to read and write in Japanese by covering more complex phonetic patterns.
Outlines
π Introduction to Hiragana Lesson 4
In this lesson, the instructor introduces Hiragana lesson number 4, starting with a reading of basic Hiragana characters. The lesson then transitions to a focus on Hiragana with diacritical marks, such as the 'g' sound, and contracted sounds. The instructor explains that certain characters like 'g' and 'zoo' have specific uses, with some being more commonly written than others. The nuances between similar characters are highlighted, such as the difference between 'g' and 'z', and how they are applied in writing. Additionally, the combination of sounds such as 'ki' with small 'ya' (forming 'kya') and other similar combinations like 'kyo' and 'gyu' are demonstrated, along with guidelines on when to use specific characters in different contexts.
βοΈ Wrapping Up with Additional Hiragana Characters
The instructor moves on to discussing more characters in the Hiragana system, focusing on the combination of 't' sounds and their critical marks. This section emphasizes how certain characters combine to create additional sounds, including examples of smaller character combinations, such as 'm' and 'ya', which are almost quarter-sized. The instructor briefly reviews other additional characters and concludes the lesson with hopes that the students enjoyed the session.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Hiragana
π‘Diacritical Marks
π‘Contracted Sounds
π‘G Sound
π‘Z Sound
π‘Rare Hiragana Characters
π‘Combination Sounds
π‘Writing Practice
π‘K Combination
π‘Lesson Structure
Highlights
Introduction to Hiragana lesson 4, focusing on basic characters and diacritical marks.
Closer look at Hiragana characters with diacritical marks and contracted sounds.
Reading Hiragana characters together, emphasizing the additional Hiragana characters.
Explanation of the irregular pronunciation of 'g' sounds in certain Hiragana characters.
'G' sound explanation: it's not pronounced as 'z' but as a special 'g' sound.
Two Hiragana characters represent the same sound but are used in different contexts.
Guidance on when to write the more common 'g' character versus the rare one.
Instruction on writing the 'zu' sound: the more commonly used 'zu' character is preferred.
'Zu' pronunciation is distinct from 'do' and should be written as the preferred character.
Combination letter sounds: explanation of 'ki' with small 'ya,' 'yu,' and 'yo' to form new sounds.
Introduction of combination sounds like 'ka,' 'ki,' 'ku,' 'ke,' and 'ko' with additional marks.
Explanation of the 's' and 'z' combination sounds, including 'za' and 'g' sounds.
Introduction to writing 't' combination characters with diacritical marks.
Details on writing combination characters, including small spaces and small 'ya' characters.
Final instruction on how to write the additional Hiragana characters for special sounds.
Transcripts
hi this is hiragana number 4 lesson
first
we read
hiragana basic characters together
and
after that we take closer uh look at uh
hiragana with diacritical marks
and uh hiragana
and
contracted sounds
let's read from here
here uh these are uh the additional
hiragana characters
and uh
and those are these are
uh the ones always that are critical
marks
and we read together
[Music]
[Music]
and
this sound
and this sound is the same sound
ah
g sound it's not z
it's irregular g
and this is not
a d
it's
g
and the same sounds and we have two
characters
and i'd like you to use whenever you see
and most of the time uh you we write
this g
and
writing this g is pretty rare and for
special occasions
so uh special words so in like a you try
to write this g
and the zoo is the same you write this
zoo
zoo zoo
this is zoo
and
this is
it's not do
it's
zoo sound
and uh
this zoo is used more most often
so uh please write this zoo instead of
writing this zoo and then uh these zoo
and like you write these zoo uh this zoo
for uh special characters
and uh lastly uh these are uh
combination letter
sounds
ki and small ya together we read ka
ki and small u together q
and ki and small yo together kyo
and big letter smaller
and
uh
and then gi and you you
and
yo yo
okay then let's uh write uh
let's gagi go character uh this uh the
top one is
uh k combination sound ka ki ku ke ko
and
go
[Music]
s combination sound and z sound is write
za
and g
and z
and this one
t combination
you write
and then the critical marks
g
that's a small space
this is
and this
i
and two characters together
and yeah together
almost a quarter size small
and
m
to
and
mia
do
and
those are uh the additional characters
and hopefully you enjoyed our lesson bye
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