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Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. pronunciation
  2. 2. reading (e.g. of a kanji)
  3. 3. way of reading (out loud)
  4. 4. interpretation (e.g. of a text)
A noun meaning the way something is read or pronounced, particularly referring to how kanji or words are read aloud. Learners often use this word when asking how to pronounce an unfamiliar character or word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

For place names when you're traveling, it's quicker to just ask a local how to read them.

Sentence 2

I always mess up the pronunciation of "雰囲気" without thinking!

Sentence 3

Ugh, again... I can never remember how to pronounce this word!

Sentence 4

Even so, don't be too hard on yourself for mispronouncing it.

Sentence 5

The secretariat reflected each participant's name pronunciation on their name tag.