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consonant
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Japanese
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Less emphasized in language and writing compared to vowels, which are considered the core of the language.
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2
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consonant
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Japanese-speaking countries
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Consonants are important in forming syllables but are often followed by vowels in Japanese, leading to a softer pronunciation compared to English.
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3
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vowel
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Japanese-speaking countries
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The Japanese language has 5 vowel sounds: a, i, u, e, o, but they are more distinct and have consistent pronunciation.
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4
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vowel
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Japanese-speaking countries
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The Japanese language has five vowel sounds: A, I, U, E, O, each pronounced only one way.
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1
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