絵 (え) vs 円 (えん): the pronunciation difference
絵 (え) is 1 beat; 円 (えん) adds ん, a beat of its own, and is 2 beats.
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 絵え · e | picture |
|
| 円えん · en | yen |
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What changes
絵 (え) is 1 beat; 円 (えん) adds ん, a beat of its own, and is 2 beats.
ん always takes a full beat. Drop it and 漢字 (kanji) becomes 火事 (fire).
In a sentence
- 子どもが描いた絵を飾りました。
- これは千円です。
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