How to pronounce N - Japanese Pronunciation (Part 1)

In this Japanese pronunciation video, you will learn how to pronounce the Japanese [N] sound as in “ん.” "ん" is pronounced in 6 different ways depending on what sound comes after it. They are categorized into 3 groups.

1. When there’s no sound after "ん."
2. When a sound after "ん" is pronounced by blocking the airflow.
3. When a sound after "ん" is pronounced by not blocking the airflow.

This video covers the first 2 groups.

0:00 Intro
0:25 6 ways of pronouncing "ん"
1:49 1. "ん" pronounced as the [N]
4:00 2. "ん" pronounced as the [m]
4:47 3. "ん" pronounced as the [n]
6:07 4. "ん" pronounced as the [ɲ]
6:56 5. "ん" pronounced as the [ŋ]
8:29 Outro

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[vanessaakoum]

I've been jumping from video to video trying to find a good explanation for this sound, especially when it's not followed by any consonant. None of the videos have been nearly as helpful as this, and I think I've finally got this down. Thank you so much!

[victorsuarez]

This video is absolutely amazing. I was struggling with this sound for so long, and you explained it perfectly for me. Thank you for being awesome :D

[frenchfryacolyte]

When is your "ん before a vowel" video coming out? This is by FAR the BEST Japanese pronunciation series I've found on Youtube! Keep up the great work :)

[luigi-fan]

This is the video I so desperately needed. Thank you for the sophisticated explanations!

Honestly, most Japanese learners on the internet make a fuss about the Japanese r sounds but for me personally, the pronunciation of ん and the difference between sh-/j-/ch- (e.g. し/じ/ち) need way more practice and fine-tuned ears.

[TokyoXtreme]

It’s amazing that you are able to get all the information in so succinctly without wasting any time whatsoever. This particular sound had kind of eluded me for the longest time, but now it makes perfect sense, and I can use the ん confidently.

The linguistic terminology and visuals make the concept very easy to understand.

[a.m.]

Wow!! Amazing video!! So professional!! And crystal clear explanation!! Thank you so much!!

[yuliyasheichenka]

Just what I was looking for, thank you a lot, it was really clear. I kept hearing that there are different variants of pronunciation, but I could not figure out the difference just by listening. I'm very happy to have found your channel.

[llanosmamaniromi]

Excellent video. I'm practicing the voiced uvular nasal sound.

[Amanda-cmfc]

This is one of the most helpful videos ever! I have a hard time copying sounds I hear without knowing exactly how my body is supposed to create the pronunciation. Thank you

[nicholasdavis]

these are the best 2 videos I've seen for the ん・ン sound. thank you so much

[musicflow]

Finally! A proper in-depth video on this. Thanks 🙏

[nonauswah]

Thank you for making this vid and give some examples. They're easy to understand. I've tried to find this kind of explanation and finally understand the correct way how to pronounce the letter ん.

[marymiller]

Just what I was looking for, and even more! Thank you for doing such a great job and explaining this topic so extensively.

[maxmadore]

This video is exceptionally helpful. Thank you for your hard work!

[KChris]

Your explanation is very clear and easy to follow. Thank you.

[Jeffrey]

great video 👍 I didn't know 「ん」had different sounds!

[yizhou]

ありがとうございました。I was confused about the pronunciation of さん. Thank you very much for explaining it.

[big_bossvlog]

Thankyou these help me a lot thou I'm almost 1year studying Japanese but I d'dnt know about this

[Curaclees]

Great video and much appreciated. I'll be sure to utilize the m sound when a B, P, or M follows. Other than that for the different n sounds I feel like they are similar enough that you can just mimic what you hear and should be fine. Again thank you very much

[Randomkloud]

whats the difference between the first sound [N] and the third one [ng]?