蚊 (か) vs 缶 (かん): the pronunciation difference
蚊 (か) is 1 beat; 缶 (かん) adds ん, a beat of its own, and is 2 beats.
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 蚊か · ka | mosquito |
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| 缶かん · kan | can |
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What changes
蚊 (か) is 1 beat; 缶 (かん) 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
- 部屋に蚊が入ってきました。
- 空き缶はここに捨ててください。
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