Japanese Language Basic Program

2 Talking About Places

[sa] Line Syllables HILAGANA

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「せい」could be pronounced [sei]. But it sounds more natural if you pronounce it [see].

Listen and repeat each word at least three times .

	せいto　　×3	せnせい　　×3	せいせき　×3
	(pupil/student)	(teacher: OUT)	(grade/score)

「そう」should be pronounced [soo] but not [sou] in most cases.

Listen and repeat each word at least three times .

	そうji　×3	そうdan　　×3	hooそう　×3
	(cleaning)	(consult)	(broadcast)

If you feel you have completely mastered how to read the HILAGANA letters which are used to indicate [sa] line syllables, learn how to read the KATAKANA letters.