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     • They’re words that sound the same. And in Japanese, where kanji have many readings, you end up with many words that sound the same… but with different, or just slightly different meanings.
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   What are homophones in kanji?

   • They’re words that sound the same. And in Japanese, where kanji have many readings, you end up with many words that sound the same… but with different, or just slightly different meanings. And that’s the tricky part! Some homophones have such similar meanings that a newbie won’t be able to tell the difference without extra explanation.

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   What are Japanese homophones?

   • Tanuki Learn all about Japanese homophones in this article! Homophones are words that sound the same but can have different meanings.

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   Why are Japanese homophones important?

   • Japanese homophones add a unique linguistic dimension, highlighting the interplay between pronunciation, kanji characters, and context. While they can be a source of confusion, they also contribute to the richness of Japanese culture, literature, and communication.

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   What is an example of a Japanese kanji?

   • In English, an example is “two” and “to.” You might notice that many of these words have similar meanings with only slight differences. Japanese people like to create nuance with the written kanji to convey and add depth to the text. You’ll be able to appreciate the use of these homophones most often in writing.

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   What is a funny Japanese homophone?

   • A funny Japanese homophones is a word for smell or nioi. The two kanji have very different meanings, although they both mean smell. You should use 匂い if you’re talking about a pleasant smell like soap, candles, or flowers. However, if you smell something unpleasant like garbage, you should use 臭い.

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   What is a homophone word?

   • If you’re unfamiliar with what homophone means, it is a word that is pronounced the same way but has different meanings. In English, an example is “two” and “to.” You might notice that many of these words have similar meanings with only slight differences.

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   Mar 27, 2022 · First, what are homophones? They’re words that sound the same. And in Japanese, where kanji have many readings, you end up with many words that sound the same… but with different, or just slightly different meanings. And that’s the tricky part!

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   Aug 28, 2015 · Time to start untangling Japanese homophones, words that sound the same but aren't. You learned the kanji for あう as 会う. Then you find out about 合う and 遭う.

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   • Ryoushi. What makes these two words different is the first kanji character for fisherman and hunter. 漁 means “to fish,” and 猟 means “to hunt.” The second kanji character 師 is the same for both words and means master, mentor, or teacher.
   • Kaishin. With the two ways of writing kaishin, there are incredibly different meanings. The first one, which means satisfaction, uses the kanji “to meet” and “heart.”
   • Kagaku. A very confusing homophone is these two words for kagaku. Both appear in scientific contexts, but 科学 means science and 化学 mean chemistry. 科学 – Science.
   • Taishou. This homophone can be three very different things. The first is to be a “subject of,” the second is to “contrast/compare,” and the third can mean “symmetry.”

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   • Au - あう - 合う vs 会う vs 遭う To meet/to come together vs To meet/to see vs To encounter. Both words above are pronounced "Au" but have their differences. 会う - means "to meet someone in person or be present at an event;
   • Aka - あか - 赤 vs 紅 vs 朱 vs 緋. 赤 - Refers to all shades of the color red; 紅 - Used for deep red tones like crimson; 朱 - is used for orange reds such as redness;
   • Ashi - あし - Foot vs Leg vs Reed. 足 - refers to the feet. 脚 - refers to the legs, from the waist down; 葦 - phragmites, cane. アシ - short for assistant アシスタント. 悪し - bad.
   • Asakiru - おさまる - 収まる vs 納まる vs 治まる vs 修まる Settle vs Accommodate vs Subside vs Improve. 収まる - means "to put in", "to unite", or "to obtain a good result."

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   Japanese homophones, known as “homonyms” or “homophonic words” (同音異義語, dōonigigo), are a linguistic puzzle that adds depth and complexity to the Japanese language. These words share the same pronunciation but often have different meanings and, occasionally, distinct kanji characters to represent them.

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   Apr 17, 2023 · About Japanese Homophones. Homonyms in Japanese is called: 同音異義語 どうおんいぎご. Which if you breakdown the kanji, it makes sense: 同音. どうおん. same sound. 異義.

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    Jan 11, 2015 · The homophone word‐group, the Sound Sisters, knowledge of the kanji and their meanings all work together, hooking meaning, sound and kanji from various angles. Of course, the best “hook” of all is usage.