Syllable in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishA unit of pronunciation containing one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants.

Definition in Japanese母音を中心に、ひとまとまりとして発音される音の単位。

Example sentences

• 自分(じぶん)の名前(なまえ)を言(い)いながら、音節(おんせつ)ごとに一回手(いっかいて)をたたいてみて。🔊

  Clap once for each syllable as you say your name.

• あの子(こ)、最初(さいしょ)の音節(おんせつ)は自分(じぶん)で読(よ)めたけど、残(のこ)りは手伝(てつだ)ってあげたんだ。🔊

  He could read the first syllable, but needed help with the rest.

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