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Official Standard Japanese Character Profile
わ
/wa/
Script: HiraganaClass: GOJUONRow: W2 Strokes
Visual Mnemonic & Memory Aid
“A white swan floating calmly.”
Tip: Associate the shape with this visual image in your mind to recall it in less than 0.5s during drills.
Vocabulary Example
わに (wani)
Meaning: Crocodile
Standard Ministry of Education phonetic syllabus
Frequently Confused Lookalikes
Learners often confuse わ with the following characters. Compare their nuances:
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