How exactly is the leading 'J' in 'Judo' pronounced? I assume it's somewhere between the English 'J' and the English 'Y'. I ask because I recently spoke with a second-generation Japanese-American who pronounced it more like the Korean way ('Yudo'), which truly surprised me. (This was not a martial artist.) I've always thought it was pretty close to our 'J'.
Pronunciation of 'Judo'.
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Kempo Guy
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The JU sound in Judo sounds like the way you'd pronounce the Ju in June (the month) or Ju in juice.
While on the subject of pronunciation, is kuboton pronounced Koo-bow-Tawn or Koo-Boat-un ?
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Kempo Guy
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Ace,
The reason Wallid is saying shoo-jitsu is because of the Portugese accent.
You'll hear the same from the Gracies.
It is definitely pronounced as I described above (at least in Japanese).
Touch'O'Death,
It sounds more like option 1.
KG
The reason Wallid is saying shoo-jitsu is because of the Portugese accent.
You'll hear the same from the Gracies.It is definitely pronounced as I described above (at least in Japanese).
Touch'O'Death,
It sounds more like option 1.
KG
Originally posted by Kempo Guy
Ace,
The reason Wallid is saying shoo-jitsu is because of the Portugese accent.
It is definitely pronounced as I described above (at least in Japanese).
Touch'O'Death,
It sounds more like option 1.
KG
I was watching Pride 1&2 & it's in all Japanies & The Also Say
Shoo
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Kempo Guy
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Hmmm, I'll have to check that out. I've never heard any Japanese say "shoo...." to pronounce "JU...." (or jiu if you will).
I'm not completely fluent in Japanese but having lived there for nine years I feel I have a pretty good grasp of the language... but it's possible I'm mistaken.
KG
I'm not completely fluent in Japanese but having lived there for nine years I feel I have a pretty good grasp of the language... but it's possible I'm mistaken.
KG
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auxprix
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I speak Japanese, and it's definately a "J" sound.
Is it possible that different dialects are at play with the difference in pronunciation of the "J"?
Shogun
Master Black Belt
Yeah, its a "j" sound. its a soft "j", but it is still "j".
the best way to describe it is like combining the J sound with "chew". the J in portuguese is pronounced with the teeth together, while the Japanese j is done with the teeth apart, and it sounds a little sharper than english. in english, the "j" is elongated (depending on where you live)
the best way to describe it is like combining the J sound with "chew". the J in portuguese is pronounced with the teeth together, while the Japanese j is done with the teeth apart, and it sounds a little sharper than english. in english, the "j" is elongated (depending on where you live)
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auxprix
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Yeah. In Japanese, words are not modified for plurality. you can have one judoka, two judoka...it doesn't matter.
I'm not sure about the dialect thing. I've only been exposed to the Tokyo dialect, so I can't speak for others. I'll have to get back to you in August when I move to the Osaka area for a semester abroad.
I'm not sure about the dialect thing. I've only been exposed to the Tokyo dialect, so I can't speak for others. I'll have to get back to you in August when I move to the Osaka area for a semester abroad.
Shogun
Master Black Belt
I know it is natural in the english language, but its always funny to hear "samurais" and "ninjas". Judokas" would be a good one.....
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Katsu Jin Ken
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its definately the Ju in June. well from the Okaniowian source.
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Kevin Walker
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Pronounce Ju as in Jew (as in Judaism)
Pronounce Do as in Doe (as in a female deer)
and remember Judo is two words = Ju-do
Pronounce Do as in Doe (as in a female deer)
and remember Judo is two words = Ju-do
