Japanese Intonations Flashcards

Get used to all the Japanese Intonations

1
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Atamadaka

A

High - Low

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Nakadaka

A

Low - High - Low

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3
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Odaka

A

Low High

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4
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Heiban

A

Low

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5
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Why is it important to know these intonation accents?

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Because it’s gonna be really akward if you say boiled grandchild when you meant boiled egg. It also makes you sound more native or whatever.

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