る(ru)
Represents: The consonant 'r' with the vowel 'u'
Mnemonic: Looks like a person running saying 'Ru!'
Origin: Derived from the kanji '流' (ru)
Fun Fact: Used in verbs like 'るるす' (rurusū) meaning 'leaving for a while'.
Kana Family: None
Example Words:
- るす (rusu) - absence/leaving for a while
- るすばん (rusuban) - house-sitting