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Learn Hiragana TA Row — た ち つ て と

Master the Hiragana TA row with た, ち, つ, て, と. Includes irregular readings chi and tsu, plus example words and writing tips.

The TA row has two important irregular readings: ち is 'chi' (not 'ti') and つ is 'tsu' (not 'tu'). These are essential sounds in Japanese. The small っ (tsu) is also used as a consonant doubler — it's one of the most important special characters to learn.

Key Vocabulary

JapaneseRomajiMeaning
たtaTA sound
ちchiCHI sound
つtsuTSU sound
てteTE sound
とtoTO sound

Example Sentences

  • たこ
    tako
    octopus
  • ちず
    chizu
    map
  • つき
    tsuki
    moon
  • てがみ
    tegami
    letter

Study Tips

  • 1ち is CHI (not TI) — another irregular reading
  • 2つ is TSU (not TU) — practice this unique sound
  • 3Don't confuse し (shi) and つ (tsu) — they curve differently
  • 4Small っ (tsu) doubles the next consonant

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