Japanese Lesson 6: Vocabulary Pronunciation57

In this lesson, we will cover the pronunciation of new Japanese vocabulary words introduced in the sixth lesson. Accurate pronunciation is essential for effective communication, and it's important to master the correct way to pronounce each word. Let's dive right in and practice the pronunciation of the following vocabulary:

1. お金 (okane): Money

Pronounced: oh-kah-neh

2. 銀行 (ginkō): Bank

Pronounced: ghin-koh

3. ATM (ettoemu): Automated Teller Machine

Pronounced: eh-toh-eh-moo

4. おつり (otsuri): Change (money)

Pronounced: oh-tsoo-ree

5. クレジットカード (kurejittokādo): Credit card

Pronounced: koo-reh-jit-toh-kah-doh

6. 現金 (genkin): Cash

Pronounced: ghehn-kinn

7. 領収書 (ryōshūsho): Receipt

Pronounced: ryoh-shoo-shoh

8. 安い (yasui): Cheap

Pronounced: yah-soo-ee

9. 高い (takai): Expensive

Pronounced: tah-kah-ee

10. いくらですか？ (ikuradesu ka?): How much is it?

Pronounced: ee-koo-rah-des-kah

11. 両替 (ryōgae): Currency exchange

Pronounced: ryoh-gah-eh

12. 為替レート (kawarerēto): Exchange rate

Pronounced: kah-wah-reh-reh-toh

13. 手数料 (tesūryō): Commission

Pronounced: teh-soo-ryoh

14. 振り込み (furikomi): Bank transfer

Pronounced: foo-ree-koh-mee

15. 預金 (yokin): Deposit

Pronounced: yoh-kinn

Tips for Pronunciation:
Pay attention to the length of the vowels. Long vowels are indicated by double vowels (e.g., "o" in "okane").
Pronounce each syllable clearly and distinctly.
Use the correct pitch and intonation. Japanese has a melodic intonation pattern.
Listen to native speakers and try to imitate their pronunciation.
Practice regularly to improve your fluency and accuracy.

Mastering the pronunciation of these vocabulary words will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Japanese. Remember to practice regularly and refer to native speakers for guidance when needed. With consistent effort, you'll be speaking Japanese like a pro in no time.

2024-11-16

Previous：How to Pronounce “Wu Mei“ in Korean

Next：Forelle (Trout in German): Etymology, Cultural Significance, and Culinary Delights