concept   vowel
statement   Japanese language emphasizes five distinct vowel sounds: A, I, U, E, O.

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