Hiragana 1 vowel handwriting
Use this alongside Hiragana 1 vowel handwriting.
In class · Hiragana 1
あ
3/3
a as in father. あか · red
い
2/2
ee as in see. いいえ · no
う
2/2
a short u, with lips relaxed rather than strongly rounded. うえ · up (Useful next)
え
2/2
e as in bed. えん · yen
お
3/3
o as in a short, pure oh. おはようございます · good morning
In class · five confirmed vowels
The photographed Hiragana 1 sheet confirms あ い う え お. The full reference chart does not prove the other kana have been learned. Practise each stroke in order, then write in the four-square guides.