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What is the Hiragana for 'Za'? | ざ

If you are wondering what is the Hiragana for 'Za', you've come to the right place!

The Hiragana for 'Za' is 'ざ'.

    hiragana

    Reading

    Za

    Modifier

    dakuten

    Handwriting

Words Using

Hiragana is used for native Japanese words and grammatical elements.

This hiragana character is used in 11 words:

    word

    ざあざあ

    Meaning

    Pouring

    word

    ざらざら

    Meaning

    Rough

    word

    いざ

    Meaning

    Now

    word

    ぎょうざ

    Meaning

    Dumpling

    word

    ことわざ

    Meaning

    Proverb

    word

    交ざる

    Meaning

    Mix

    word

    やくざ

    Meaning

    Gangster

    word

    混ざる

    Meaning

    Mix

    word

    ふざける

    Meaning

    Joke, Mess

    word

    閉ざす

    Meaning

    Close, Shut

    word

    ぞんざい

    Meaning

    Careless

Learn the Hiragana

Let's make sure you fully understand this hiragana character.

What does ざ sound like?

ざ is pronounced as 'Za'.

To help you master this hiragana character, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its reading.