Lesson

Gya! Learning Yōon

Don't get frustrated with writing sounds like "gya"! Smaller versions of や, ゆ, and よ combine with other hiragana to make some special sounds.

Lesson Objectives

  • Learn how the small versions of ゃ, ゅ and ょare written and pronounced.
  • Be able to read, write, and practice these characters along with other hiragana characters.
  • Increase your vocabulary and learn new words with these special sounds.

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