the audio almost makes it sound like there is a N in there.
I was saying that with a hard G.
Can someone explain pronunciation of this one?
It’s called a velar nasal. It’s when the g is pronounced like ng. It’s part of the Tokyo accent. But it’s also perfect fine to pronounce it without the nasal G.
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The last part would be in reference to dialects outside of standard Japanese. Obviously, if you want to speak consistently with standard Japanese you would want to use it where appropriate. You will still be understood even if you are inconsistent. But you will sound less native.
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interesting, have never heard of that. how do you know when to use it?
This might be helpful
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This thread has some good information:
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Bah! Ninja’d!
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I haven’t seen someone be Leebo’d in a while.
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In standard Japanese it always appears to some degree. The degree to which people use it varies (and it can vary by the speed of speaking as well within individuals), but in standard Japanese it’s not completely left out.
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True. Should have been more specific talking about speakers outside of Standard Japanese. Will edit to make that more clear.
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