時 (とき) vs 陶器 (とうき): the pronunciation difference
時 (とき) is 2 beats; 陶器 (とうき) holds the vowel one beat longer (ー) and is 3 beats.
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 時とき · toki | time / when |
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| 陶器とうき · touki | ceramics |
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What changes
時 (とき) is 2 beats; 陶器 (とうき) holds the vowel one beat longer (ー) and is 3 beats.
A long vowel keeps the same sound for two beats. Cut it short and ビール (beer) becomes ビル (building).
In a sentence
- 時間がある時に来てください。
- 旅行で青い陶器を買いました。
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