目 (め) vs 麺 (めん): the pronunciation difference
目 (め) is 1 beat; 麺 (めん) adds ん, a beat of its own, and is 2 beats.
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 目め · me | eye |
|
| 麺めん · men | noodles |
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What changes
目 (め) is 1 beat; 麺 (めん) 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
- コンタクトを入れる前に目を洗います。
- この店は麺がもちもちしています。
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