粉 (こな) vs こんな: the pronunciation difference
粉 (こな) is 2 beats; こんな adds ん, a beat of its own, and is 3 beats.
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 粉こな · kona | flour / powder |
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| こんなこんな · konna | this kind of |
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What changes
粉 (こな) is 2 beats; こんな adds ん, a beat of its own, and is 3 beats.
ん always takes a full beat. Drop it and 漢字 (kanji) becomes 火事 (fire).
In a sentence
- この粉に水を少し入れます。
- こんなデザインを探していました。
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