Katakana Mnemonics Set 5

Sound: na

Mnemonic: narwhal - Remember that narwhal choosing between a sword and a stick for its new horn? It eventually decided on the sword, which, seen here with its curving blade, is really more like a cutlass.

Sound: ni

Mnemonic: ni - "ni" is the Japanese word for the number two, and is represented by a kanji identical to this symbol. Observe that the symbol is made up of two lines.

Sound: nu

Mnemonic: noon - This is a number 7, written, as is often done, with a stroke through the middle. On a planet with 7 suns, noon occurs very frequently.

Sound: ne

Mnemonic: nemesis - This symbol, which can be found in some kanji, represents an altar. The followers of the terrible creature depicted in the hiragana symbol perform their acts of worship here.

Sound: no

Mnemonic: no! - This firm diagonal stroke represents strong disapproval. Imagine the gesture you might make with your hand as you tell someone not to do something.

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