Japanese Language Basic Program

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Japanese Vowels HILAGANA

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「えい」 could be pronounced [ei]. But it sounds more natural if you pronounce it [ee].

Listen and repeat each word at least three times.

	えいgo　×3	えいga ×3	suいえい　×3
	(English: language)	(movie)	(swimming)

「おう」should be pronounced [oo] but not [ou] in most cases.

Listen and repeat each word at least three times .

	おうsama　×3	おうえn　×3	chuうおう　×3
	(king)	(cheering)	(center)

If you feel you have completely mastered how to read the HILAGANA letters which are used to indicate vowel sounds, learn how to read the KATAKANA letters.