Japanese pitch accent is something so rarely taught in Japanese language classrooms – or textbooks for that matter – that learners from beginner to advanced levels have no idea what it is. Pitch accent is called 高低(こうてい)アクセント in Japanese, and it refers to the high and low pitches placed on Japanese words in order to help distinguish them from other, similar-sounding words.
For example, let’s look at 橋 端 and 箸. All 3 of these kanji are read “はし,” but the difference is that the first はし means bridge, the second means edge, and the third means chopsticks. But how are you supposed to differentiate these words outside of context or reading their kanji?
Pitch accent.
There are a lot of Japanese natives that don’t even understand what 高低アクセント is, but it’s what makes or breaks native- versus foreign-sounding speech. While in context a native will understand that the かえる you mean is 帰る (to return) and not 蛙 (frog), one is pronounced differently, and using 蛙’s pitch accent where 帰る’s would be used is something a native will notice.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a full lesson on pitch accent, but merely an introduction and overview. At the end I’ve listed additional resources to further Japanese pitch accent study, but it’s something that takes time and effort. A single Tumblr guide will not teach you Japanese pitch accent.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction & FAQ 2. Essential Vocabulary 3. Indicating Pitch Accent 4. Golden Rules 5. Examples 6. Additional Resources 7. Conclusion
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여러분 안녕! Hi again everyone! I got a request recently to do a lesson about 받침 rules, so here it is! For those who don’t know, 받침 refers to the ending consonants of a Korean syllable. I recommend that if you aren’t familiar with Hangul, that you check out my other Hangul lessons on my masterlist first before reading this one!
I made these charts because there are quite a few rules and irregularities about 받침. I also made a couple about consonant assimilation, which is basically how two or more consonants blend together/change to make a new sound. My lists are not exhaustive, but I think I included the most common rules.
Also! I recommend that if you want a more complete list that you check out Korean Wiki Project’s page about this! You’ll also notice that a lot of the examples I used are the same as the ones that they used, so I want to give credit where credit is due! I tried to include some common words that you might hear often, and it can also be difficult to think up of irregularities sometimes, so I just wanted to let you know why it seems like I copied and pasted a lot of the examples and I don’t wanna plagiarize lol. PLEASE go check their page out – it’s super helpful!
If you’re overwhelmed by these lists and a little worried about memorizing them, don’t worry about it :) Honestly, depending on how you learn best it might be most productive to just learn as you go and to listen closely to how native Koreans speak so you can pick up on those rules rather than forcing yourself to memorize them. That said, if you want clarification on how exactly things are pronounced, I hope these charts along with Korean Wiki’s website can help!
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✎ 12.03.2019 // enjoy this november monthly that I created, loved, and then totally neglected hahaha does anyone else do that? i'm not sure why but i didn't use my bujo too much in november so sadly this spread will remain nearly-blank :/
↳ 05.20.19.
i always make my new weekly spread monday mornings, look how blissfully empty :’) currently annotating chinese textbook readings while watching “love is a bonus book” on netflix, i loooooove it so far ✨
If you’re a stationery lover there is no doubt that you’re always looking for new places to shop because you can never have enough notebooks or pens! Buying stationery gives us all an illusion of productivity and who isn’t willing to pay for that? I’ve compiled a list of stores I’ve come across and think deserve sharing! Just to note some of these do have physical stores or only ship to certain places. I’ve tried to find out their shipping policy but be sure to double check. Anyways, here is a list of all the stores (I’ve * my faves).
Stationery stores
Appointed (worldwide shipping)
Amazon (international websites)
Bando (worldwide shipping)
Bloom Daily Planners (US only)
Blue Sky Planner (US only)
Bricksxcastle (worldwide shipping) (get 10% off using ‘emma10′)
Cobbery (worldwide shipping)
Daiso (US only)
Day Designer (US and Canada only)
Ella Iconic (worldwide shipping)
Emily Ley* (worldwide shipping)
Erin Condren (worldwide shipping)
Fox and Star (worldwide shipping)
Frank Stationery (worldwide shipping)
Glam and Paper (worldwide shipping)
The Happiness Planner (worldwide shipping)
Inky Co (Australian and New Zealand only)
Jet Pens* (worldwide shipping)
Jo & Jody (ships to most countries)
Jot It Down* (worldwide shipping)
Kate Spade (ships to some countries)
Kawaii Pen Shop (worldwide shipping)
Kikki K* (worldwide shipping)
Knock Knock (worldwide shipping)
Leuchtturm 1917 (ships to most countries)
Little Paper Lane (Australia only)
Makadai (worldwide shipping)
Meggies (UK only)
Mi Goals (worldwide shipping)
Mochi Things (worldwide shipping)
Moleskine (international websites)
Mossery* (worldwide shipping)
Muji* (international websites)
Notemaker (ships to most countries)
Officeworks* (Australia only)
Orenda (Australia only)
Paperchase (ships to some countries + US website)
Papier D’amour (Australia + New Zealand only)
Paperdorable (worldwide shipping)
Passion Planner (worldwide shipping)
Pepperpot (worldwide shipping)
Personal Planner (worldwide shipping)
Plum Paper (ships to most countries)
Poketo (worldwide shipping)
Public Supply (worldwide shipping)
Quill London (worldwide shipping)
Raven Press Co (worldwide shipping ex. Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, or Carribbean states)
Rifle Paper Co (worldwide shipping)
Ryman (UK only)
Scratch & Jotter (Australia only)
SalteaWashi* (worldwide shipping) (get 5% off with ‘emma5′)
Sessa Vee (worldwide shipping)
StationeryStoreCo* (worldwide shipping)
Staples* (international websites)
Studio Stationery (worldwide shipping)
Smiggle (worldwide shipping)
Sugar Paper (worldwide shipping)
Tabiyo Shop (international shipping)
Target (international websites)
The Paper Stone (worldwide shipping)
Tokyo Pen Shop (ships to some countries)
Typo (worldwide shipping)
Up & Atem (worldwide shipping)
Urban Outfitters (ships to most countries)
WHSmith (UK only)
Etsy stores
EmmaStudies***** obviously my favourite?!? (all instant downloads so goes anywhere!)
Fox and Fallow (worldwide shipping)
Karma Paper Co (ships to US and Canada - international on request)
Letter Love Designs (worldwide shipping)
Little Papeterie (worldwide shipping)
Made to Plan (worldwide shipping)
Moon Lume* (worldwide shipping)
Plan Bright Planners (worldwide shipping)
SHP Planners (worldwide shipping)
She Plans (worldwide shipping)
Simply Notebooks (worldwide shipping)
Sugar and Type (worldwide shipping)
Posy Paper (worldwide shipping)
Purple Trail (ships to some countries)
If you’ve got a store you’d like to recommend, don’t hesitate to message me! Hope you like this post and find some cool new stores to shop at x
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