Represents: The consonant 'sh' with the vowel 'i'

Mnemonic: Looks like a fishing hook saying 'Sheesh!'

Origin: Derived from the kanji '之' (shi)

Fun Fact: Pronounced as 'shi', not 'si'.

Kana Family: None

Example Words:

• しま (shima) - island
• しろ (shiro) - castle