Hiragana Mnemonics Set 5

Sound: na

Mnemonic: narwhal - A narwhal is a kind of whale with a large horn on its nose. This picture shows a normal whale that wants to become a narwhal. For its new horn, it is choosing between a sword (top left) and a stick (top right).

Sound: ni

Mnemonic: needle - A needle (vertical line) is about to be threaded under two stitches.

Sound: nu

Mnemonic: new - A drawing of a large fish has been crossed out and a new, smaller fish drawn. You must use the American pronounciation of the word "new".

Sound: ne

Mnemonic: nemesis - This evil arch-villain comes in the form of a fish with a scorpion's tail. You are trying to ward it off with a cross, but to no avail.

Sound: no

Mnemonic: nod - An alien with a long neck is nodding its head.

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