五十音
ごじゅうおん
gojuuon
nounVocabularyLevel 60 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

五十音 (ごじゅうおん (gojuuon)) means "the Japanese syllabary". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

the Japanese syllabary

Also : the 50-sound table · Japanese kana chart

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 五十音 (ごじゅうおん) means 'the Japanese syllabary'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of the japanese syllabary.

Example Sentences

五十音をべんきょうします。

ごじゅうおんをべんきょうします。

I study the Japanese syllabary.

五十音がよくわかります。

ごじゅうおんがよくわかります。

I understand the Japanese syllabary well.

Kanji in this word

五
5 / Five
Kunいつ、いつ.つ
Onご
JLPT N5
十
10 / Ten
Kunとお、と
Onじゅう、じっ、じゅっ
JLPT N5
音
Sound
Kunおと、ね
Onおん、いん、のん
JLPT N4

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