Chapter 5: Hiragana set [ya-yo]
This is the character 'ya' pronounced like 'yah' in Yahtzee. It might remind you somewhat of a yak.
This is the character 'yu' pronounced like the word 'you' in English. It often appears on room divider curtains that lead to hot springs, because 'oyu' means hot water.
This is the 'yo' character, pronounced like 'yo' in 'yoga.'