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You will practice reading and writing Japanese words that use dakuon (voiced sounds) with the が (ga), ぎ (gi), ぐ (gu), げ (ge), and ご (go) characters. First, you’ll match Japanese words to their English meanings. Then, you’ll read sentences with these words. Take your time and do your best!

Part 1: Matching

Match each Japanese word on the left with its English meaning on the right. Write the letter of the correct answer on the line.

Part 2: Example Words with Sentences

Read each sentence below. The dakuon words (がぎぐげご) are shown in the sentences. Pay attention to how they are used.

1. わたしは がっこう に いきます。
(I go to school.)

2. まいあさ ぎゅうにゅう を のみます。
(I drink milk every morning.)

3. わたしは ご さいです。
(I am five years old.)

4. えいが を みます。
(I watch a movie.)

5. ごご に ともだち と あそびます。
(I play with friends in the afternoon.)

6. ぎんこう は どこですか。
(Where is the bank?)

7. えき に います。
(I am at the station.)

8. ひるごはん を たべます。
(I eat lunch.)

9. おんがく が すきです。
(I like music.)

10. きれいな え ですね。
(That’s a beautiful picture, isn’t it?)

Answer Key

Part 1: Matching

1. b (がっこう = school)

2. e (ぎゅうにゅう = milk)

3. a (ご = five)

4. g (えいが = movie)

5. j (ごご = afternoon)

6. h (ぎんこう = bank)

7. d (えき = station)

8. c (ひるごはん = lunch)

9. f (おんがく = music)

10. i (え = picture)